South Melbourne vs Preston Lions Prediction

South Melbourne

NPL Australia (Round 21) 18 july 2026, 01:15

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Australia,

Preston Lions

Total games 20

Total games 19

100% More 0.5 goals 100%

85% More 1.5 goals 63%

70% More 2.5 goals 47%

35% More 3.5 goals 21%

15% More 4.5 goals 11%

35% More 1.5 goals in 1st period 16%

30% Percent scored in both periods 21%

40% Percent conceded in both periods 5%

40% Total % 37%

60% Last 5 40%

50% Home BTTS % 38%

30% Away BTTS % 36%

35% More 2.5 goals 26%

15% BTTS first period 5%

15% BTTS and Win 21%

20% BTTS and Lose 5%

35% Won-To-Nil 42%

25% Lost-To-Nil 21%

0% Scoreless 0%

30% Over 9.5 16%

20% Over 10.5 11%

20% Over 11.5 11%

15% Over 12.5 11%

5% Over 13.5 11%

30% Over 2.5 16%

25% Over 3.5 11%

20% Over 4.5 5%

15% Over 5.5 0%

5% Over 6.5 0%

Head to Head South Melbourne - Preston Lions

In the last 5 head-to-head (H2H) ties, South Melbourne holds an edge — 4 wins compared to 1 for Preston Lions, with 0 draws. The head-to-head stats indicate a moderate advantage for South Melbourne, although the rivalry remains closely contested.

80% W - 4

0% D - 0

20% W - 1

11 apr 2026 01:00

NPL Australia

Preston Lions South Melbourne

Score 0

15 june 2025 03:00

NPL State League South Australia

South Melbourne Preston Lions

Score 2

07 mar 2025 04:00

NPL State League South Australia

Preston Lions South Melbourne

Score 2

14 june 2009 01:00

NPL State League South Australia

South Melbourne Preston Lions

Score 6

15 mar 2009 02:00

NPL State League South Australia

Preston Lions South Melbourne

Score 1

Over 0.5

5/5 matches

100%

Over 1.5

5/5 matches

100%

Over 2.5

4/5 matches

80%

BTTS

3/5 matches

60%

Team Over 0.5

South Melbourne

80%

Team Over 0.5

Preston Lions

80%

Last matches South Melbourne

South Melbourne has secured 3 wins in the last 5 matches, along with 0 draws and 2 losses. The current form appears inconsistent — the team scores an average of 2.2 goals per game. The analysis suggests potential, but more consistency is needed.

60% W - 3

0% D - 0

40% L - 2

Yesterday 05:45

NPL Australia

Dandenong City South Melbourne

Score 0

05 july 2026 01:30

NPL Australia

South Melbourne Dandenong Thunder SC

Score 1

28 june 2026 01:30

NPL Australia

South Melbourne Green Gully Cavaliers

Score 1

19 june 2026 05:30

NPL Australia

Bentleigh Greens South Melbourne

Score 1

07 june 2026 01:30

NPL Australia

South Melbourne Altona Magic

Score 2

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals per game

2.2

Over 1.5

80%

Over 2.5

60%

BTTS

60%

Last matches Preston Lions

Preston Lions's recent form is outstanding — the team has won all of its last 5 matches. With a perfect win-draw-loss record, they scored 9 goals and conceded only 3. This dominant performance highlights their attacking performance and excellent goal difference, as seen in their recent match outcomes and competitive record.

100% W - 5

0% D - 0

0% L - 0

Yesterday 06:30

NPL Australia

Preston Lions Hume City FC

Score 2

04 july 2026 01:00

NPL Australia

Avondale FC Preston Lions

Score 2

27 june 2026 04:00

NPL Australia

Caroline Springs George Cross Preston Lions

Score 0

20 june 2026 01:00

NPL Australia

Heidelberg United Preston Lions

Score 0

31 may 2026 03:00

NPL Australia

St Albans Saints Preston Lions

Score 0

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches

Wins

Draws

Losses

Goals

Goals per game

1.8

Over 1.5

60%

Over 2.5

40%

BTTS

40%

South Melbourne vs Preston Lions Standings

№	Team	MP	W	D	L	G	Diff	Form	Points
3	Preston Lions	19	12	2	5	30-16	14	18.07.26 01:15 South Melbourne - Preston Lions 10.07.26 Preston Lions 2 : 1 Hume City FC 04.07.26 Avondale FC 2 : 3 Preston Lions 27.06.26 Caroline Springs George Cross 0 : 2 Preston Lions 20.06.26 Heidelberg United 0 : 1 Preston Lions 31.05.26 St Albans Saints 0 : 1 Preston Lions	38
6	South Melbourne	20	10	1	9	31-32	-1	18.07.26 01:15 South Melbourne - Preston Lions 10.07.26 Dandenong City 0 : 2 South Melbourne 05.07.26 South Melbourne 1 : 0 Dandenong Thunder SC 28.06.26 South Melbourne 1 : 2 Green Gully Cavaliers 19.06.26 Bentleigh Greens 1 : 5 South Melbourne 07.06.26 South Melbourne 2 : 3 Altona Magic	31

Championship playoff

Relegation

Win Draw Lose Scheduled

MP Matches Played W Wins D Draws L Loses

G Goals Diff Diff goals

Full table

League Position 6 / 14

Comparative Team Statistics

League Position 3 / 14

20 Total games 19

10 50% Wins 63% 12

1 5% Draws 11% 2

9 45% Loses 26% 5

31 Goals scored 30

32 Goals conceded 16

31 Points 38

Match summary statistic

Home

Away

Goals scored

1.1

Missed Goals

2.2

First goal time

First Missed Goal Time

Yellow cards

0.7

Largest win

4:2

Largest loss

0:4

Goals scored

1.9

Missed Goals

0.7

First goal time

First Missed Goal Time

Yellow cards

0.1

Largest win

0:4

Largest loss

3:2

20 Matches played 19

7 Matches Lost Home 3

2 Matches Lost Away 2

3 Matches Won Home 4

7 Matches Won Away 8

0 Matches Draw Home 1

1 Matches Draw Away 1

1 Draws 2

31 Goals Scored 30

49 Ball Possession 51

60 Shots Off Target 24

47 Shots On Target 21

55 Corner Kicks 31

20 Offsides 6

897 Attacks 422

32 Goals Conceded 16

19 Yellow Cards 4

7 Total Clean Sheets 8

South Melbourne Players Stats

№	Player	Games	Min		St	So	Si	Res		G (P)		YC	RC

St So Si Res

Total starts Substituted out Substituted in Matches in reserve

G (P)

Goals (penalty)

YC RC

Yellow cards Red cards

Preston Lions Players Stats

№	Player	Games	Min	St	So	Si	Res	G (P)	YC	RC
7	Lleyton Brooks	1	90	0	0	0	1	2 (0)	0	0
32	Stefan Nigro	1	90	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
15	Matthew Bozinovski	1	19	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
16	Ryan Scott	1	90	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
17	Jason Romero	1	90	0	0	0	1	0 (1)	0	0
-	Gian Albano	1	48	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
11	Jonas Markovski	1	48	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
-	Zachary Cianci	1	77	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
5	Ayden Brice	1	90	0	0	0	1	0 (0)	0	0
80	Cian Cuba	1	90	0	0	0	1	1 (0)	0	0