Victoria NPL · Regular Season - 16

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II

Preston LionsPreston Lions
4 : 0FTAustralia
Melbourne City IIMelbourne City II
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Published: 19 Aug 2026Updated: 19 Aug 2026, 13:22

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Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II in Victoria NPL.

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Odds

Bookmaker1X2Bet
Melbet1.365.25.74Place a bet
1xBet1.335.46.1Place a bet
1Win1.335.46.5Place a bet
Mostbet1.345.65.7Place a bet
Best odds1.365.606.50
Average1.345.406.01
Lowest odds1.335.205.70
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1X2 prediction for Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II

Date and time 19 Aug 2026, 10:30

1X225.74
BTTSYes50%

Competitive fixture

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Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Odds statistic

Average rates from the last stored matches for each team.

Preston LionsPreston LionsLast matchesMelbourne City IIMelbourne C.
100%Over 0.5 goals100%
80%Over 1.5 goals60%
80%Over 2.5 goals60%
60%Over 3.5 goals40%
60%BTTS40%
60%Last 5 BTTS40%

Head to Head Preston LionsMelbourne City II

In the last 5 meetings, Preston Lions hold the edge — 2 wins for Preston Lions, 1 for Melbourne City II, 2 draws.

40% W240% D — 220% W1
  • Melbourne City II0:3Preston Lions
    Victoria NPL · 01 Mar 2026
  • Preston Lions0:3Melbourne City II
    Victoria NPL 2 · 02 Aug 2024
  • Melbourne City II0:3Preston Lions
    Victoria NPL 2 · 21 Apr 2024
  • Melbourne City II1:1Preston Lions
    Victoria NPL 2 · 23 Jun 2023
  • Preston Lions1:1Melbourne City II
    Victoria NPL 2 · 24 Mar 2023
100%Over 0.5100%
100%Over 1.5100%
60%Over 2.560%
40%BTTS40%
80%Preston Lions over 0.560%

Betting profits Preston Lions vs Melbourne C.

Historical P/L if you backed each side on the main markets in their recent matches.

Preston Lions

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+8.651115
Match WinnerDraw-6.52215
Match WinnerLose-9.12215
Goals Over/UnderOver 2-7.09412
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2+14.38912
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-5.57615
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5+3.93915
Goals Over/UnderOver 3-5.11615
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3+1.771115
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-5.11415
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5+0.921115
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-1.0001
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.4711

Melbourne City II

MarketOutcomeP/LWinsGames
Match WinnerWin+0.82614
Match WinnerDraw-8.95114
Match WinnerLose0.00714
Goals Over/UnderOver 2.5-0.32914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2.5-2.17514
Goals Over/UnderOver 3+0.37914
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3-1.51814
Goals Over/UnderOver 3.5-0.10614
Goals Over/UnderUnder 3.5-1.37814
Goals Over/UnderOver 4-2.5348
Goals Over/UnderUnder 4+0.4078
Goals Over/UnderOver 2+1.0644
Goals Over/UnderUnder 2-3.0014

Match statistics

4848%Possession %52%52
964%Shots on target36%5
788%Shots off target13%1
542%Corners58%7

Key events

  • 32'
    Goal
    Preston Lions
  • 55'
    Goal
    Preston Lions
  • 68'
    Goal
    Preston Lions
  • 84'
    Goal
    Preston Lions

Preston LionsLast matches Preston Lions

Preston Lions are in a strong run: 4 wins in the last 5 matches, scoring 2.6 goals per game.

80% W420% D — 10% L0
  • Preston Lions3:0Dandenong Thunder
    WVictoria NPL · 16 Aug 2026
  • Brunswick Juventus FC1:4Preston Lions
    WAustralia Cup · 12 Aug 2026
  • Preston Lions2:2Green Gully
    DVictoria NPL · 31 Jul 2026
  • Preston Lions1:0Bentleigh Greens
    WVictoria NPL · 24 Jul 2026
  • Preston Lions3:2Newcastle Jets
    WAustralia Cup · 21 Jul 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
0
Goals / game
2.6
Over 1.5
80%
Over 2.5
80%
BTTS
60%

Melbourne City IILast matches Melbourne City II

Melbourne City II have not won in the last 5 matches (1 draws, 4 losses).

0% W020% D — 180% L4
  • Melbourne City II0:3South Melbourne
    LVictoria NPL · 15 Aug 2026
  • Hume City1:0Melbourne City II
    LVictoria NPL · 01 Aug 2026
  • Melbourne City II2:3Avondale
    LVictoria NPL · 25 Jul 2026
  • Sunshine Georgies1:0Melbourne City II
    LVictoria NPL · 18 Jul 2026
  • Melbourne City II2:2Heidelberg United
    DVictoria NPL · 11 Jul 2026

Statistics for the last 5 games

Matches
5
Wins
0
Draws
1
Losses
4
Goals / game
0.8
Over 1.5
60%
Over 2.5
60%
BTTS
40%

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Standings

#TeamMPWDLGDiffPts
1Oakleigh CannonsOakleigh Cannons24156349-212851
2Preston LionsPreston Lions23144536-181846
3Hume CityHume City24144648-321646
4AvondaleAvondale24132961-342741
5South MelbourneSouth Melbourne24132938-33541
6Sunshine GeorgiesSunshine Georgies24811532-31135
7Heidelberg UnitedHeidelberg United2497838-33534
8Dandenong CityDandenong City2496932-29333
9Melbourne City IIMelbourne City II2386939-30930
10St. Albans SaintsSt. Albans Saints24771028-42-1428
11Altona MagicAltona Magic24761127-39-1227
12Bentleigh GreensBentleigh Greens24561321-47-2621
13Green GullyGreen Gully24361520-49-2915
14Dandenong ThunderDandenong Thunder24431723-54-3115
League position 2 / 14Comparative team statisticsLeague position 9 / 14
1461%Wins35%8
417%Draws26%6
522%Losses39%9
3692%Goals scored100%39
1860%Goals conceded100%30
46100%Points65%30

Season statistic Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II

Preston LionsPreston Lions

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 3 / 1
  • Lost home / away 0 / 0
  • Goals scored 13 (2.6)
  • Goals conceded 5 (1.0)
  • Clean sheets 2
  • Failed to score 0

Melbourne City IIMelbourne C.

  • Matches played 5
  • Won home / away 0 / 0
  • Lost home / away 2 / 2
  • Goals scored 4 (0.8)
  • Goals conceded 10 (2.0)
  • Clean sheets 0
  • Failed to score 3

Match details

  • Status Finished

Lineups

Preston LionsPreston Lions

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Melbourne City IIMelbourne City II

Lineups are usually published 30–60 minutes before kick-off.

Injuries and suspensions

Preston LionsPreston Lions

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

Melbourne City IIMelbourne City II

No absences listed for this fixture yet.

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