Victoria NPL
Match Analysis
Heidelberg United
Preston Lions
Heidelberg United
L
W
W
D
W
L
Preston Lions
W
L
L
W
W
W
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions | Heidelberg United | 0 - 1 | March 8, 2026 |
| Heidelberg United | Preston Lions | 2 - 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| Preston Lions | Heidelberg United | 0 - 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| Heidelberg United | Preston Lions | 1 - 1 | February 28, 2025 |
Heidelberg United Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 26 | Away | Dandenong City | 4 - 1 | Loss |
| May 29, 26 | Home | Dandenong Thunder | 4 - 2 | Win |
| May 22, 26 | Away | Green Gully | 0 - 1 | Win |
| May 15, 26 | Away | Bentleigh Greens | 2 - 2 | Draw |
| May 8, 26 | Home | South Melbourne | 4 - 0 | Win |
| May 2, 26 | Away | Hume City | 2 - 1 | Loss |
Preston Lions Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 26 | Away | St. Albans Saints | 0 - 1 | Win |
| May 24, 26 | Home | Oakleigh Cannons | 0 - 1 | Loss |
| May 16, 26 | Away | Altona Magic | 1 - 0 | Loss |
| May 8, 26 | Home | Dandenong City | 1 - 0 | Win |
| May 2, 26 | Away | Dandenong Thunder | 0 - 1 | Win |
| Apr 24, 26 | Away | Green Gully | 0 - 4 | Win |
Victoria NPL Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Heidelberg United | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 21 | +9 | 30 |
| 5 | Preston Lions | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 26 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.74% likelihood that both Heidelberg United and Preston Lions will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.Heidelberg United to win or Draw
This prediction indicates that Heidelberg United has a 39.32% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 33.96 %Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.38% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.57% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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