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Preston Lions logo Preston Lions
Aug. 19, 2026 3 days, 8 hours from now VS
Melbourne City II logo Melbourne City II

Match Analysis

Preston Lions Melbourne City II
Preston Lions D W D W W W
Melbourne City II L L L L D W
STRENGTH
EXPECTED GOALS
WINS THE GAME
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
Melbourne City II Preston Lions 0 - 3 March 1, 2026

Preston Lions Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Jul 31, 26 Home Green Gully 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 24, 26 Home Bentleigh Greens 1 - 0 Win
Jul 18, 26 Away South Melbourne 0 - 0 Draw
Jul 10, 26 Home Hume City 2 - 1 Win
Jul 4, 26 Away Avondale 2 - 3 Win
Jun 27, 26 Away Sunshine Georgies 0 - 2 Win

Melbourne City II Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 15, 26 Home South Melbourne 0 - 3 Loss
Aug 1, 26 Away Hume City 1 - 0 Loss
Jul 25, 26 Home Avondale 2 - 3 Loss
Jul 18, 26 Away Sunshine Georgies 1 - 0 Loss
Jul 11, 26 Home Heidelberg United 2 - 2 Draw
Jul 4, 26 Away Altona Magic 0 - 3 Win

Victoria NPL Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
3 Preston Lions 22 13 4 5 33 18 +15 43
10 Melbourne City II 22 7 6 9 32 34 -2 27

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 50.46% likelihood that both Preston Lions and Melbourne City II will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Preston Lions to win
This prediction indicates that Preston Lions has a 61.84% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 20.96 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.78% 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 53.44% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

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