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Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Australia · Victoria NPLWed, 19 Aug 2026

Preston Lions

2nd in table · 51 pts

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Wed, 19 Aug 202611:30

4 : 0

Full time

Melbourne City II

10th in table · 30 pts

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Pre-match win probability

67.4%Preston Lions18.9%Draw13.8%Melbourne City II

Our prediction

1 · Preston Lions

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II listed tip from the board.

Odds1.33
Confidence67.4%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Preston Lions 67.4%
  • Draw 18.9%
  • Melbourne City II 13.8%

Season statistics

Victoria NPL · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

Preston LionsMelbourne City II
Goals scored (avg)
1.31.3
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
12
Wins
158
Played
2626

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Preston Lions3W 3D 3L in last 9
  • 31 OctSouth Hobart1 – 2Preston LionsW
  • 22 OctLions2 – 1Preston LionsL
  • 15 OctPreston Lions0 – 0Wollongong WolvesD
  • 5 SeptAvondale2 – 0Preston LionsL
  • 29 AugPreston Lions1 – 1Altona MagicD
  • 26 AugPreston Lions1 – 2South MelbourneL
  • 22 AugDandenong City0 – 0Preston LionsD
  • 16 AugPreston Lions3 – 0Dandenong ThunderW
  • 12 AugBrunswick Juventus FC1 – 4Preston LionsW
Melbourne City II2W 1D 6L in last 9
  • 29 AugMelbourne City II1 – 2Green GullyL
  • 22 AugMelbourne City II2 – 6Bentleigh GreensL
  • 15 AugMelbourne City II0 – 3South MelbourneL
  • 1 AugHume City1 – 0Melbourne City IIL
  • 25 JulMelbourne City II2 – 3AvondaleL
  • 18 JulSunshine Georgies1 – 0Melbourne City IIL
  • 11 JulMelbourne City II2 – 2Heidelberg UnitedD
  • 4 JulAltona Magic0 – 3Melbourne City IIW
  • 26 JunSt. Albans Saints0 – 2Melbourne City IIW
H2H
Head to headPreston Lions 2W · 2D · Melbourne City II 1W · 2.6 goals a game
  • 1 MarMelbourne City II0 – 3Preston Lions
  • 2 AugPreston Lions0 – 3Melbourne City II
  • 21 AprMelbourne City II0 – 3Preston Lions
  • 23 JunMelbourne City II1 – 1Preston Lions
  • 24 MarPreston Lions1 – 1Melbourne City II

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals0%1.5% · 21
1.5 goals27.2% · 1.125.5% · 5.5
2.5 goals21.8% · 1.411.1% · 2.75
3.5 goals15.3% · 217.6% · 1.73

Both teams to score

Yes50%
No50%

Double chance

1X78.5%
X221.5%

Match result

Preston Lions1.33
Draw4.75
Melbourne City II6.5

Both teams to score

Yes50% · 1.83
No50% · 1.83

1X

Chance78.5%
Odds1.03

X2

Chance21.5%
Odds3.75

Preston Lions

Chance67.4%
Odds1.33

Draw

Chance18.9%
Odds4.75

Melbourne City II

Chance13.8%
Odds6.5

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: 1 at 1.33

Preston LionsMelbourne City II
Recent form63%37%
Attack50%50%
Defence67%33%
Goals model50%50%
Head-to-head60%40%
Overall83%17%

Trends

Trend · Victoria NPL

Preston Lions scored 1.3 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Victoria NPL

Preston Lions conceded 1 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Victoria NPL

Failed to score in 3 of those 9.

Trend · Victoria NPL

Kept a clean sheet in 3 of those 9.

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II: prediction & preview

Australia · Victoria NPL · Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Preston Lions meet Melbourne City II in the Australia, Victoria NPL on 19 August 2026 at 11:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 4–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Preston Lions at 1.33. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 67.4% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.4, about 66.3% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.83.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II FAQs

4 questions

What time is the Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II match?

Kickoff is 11:30 on 19 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

What are the safest picks for Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II?

Preston Lions is the safest-priced 1X2 pick at 1.33. The margin-adjusted share is about 67.4%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.4 and under 2.5 is 2.75.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.83. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.