Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Prediction

11:30 19 Aug 2026
Home1.49
Draw4.10
Away5.38
Prediction: Home & Over 2.5
Odds: 2.31
Correct Score Prediction: 4:1
Stake: 6

Preston Lions Last Games

In the last 10 games Preston Lions has won 8 times, they have lost 0 times, and it has ended in a draw 2 times.

Win 8Draw 2Lose 0

Melbourne City II Last Games

In the last 10 games Melbourne City II has won 3 times, they have lost 6 times, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 3Draw 1Lose 6

Preston Lions Over 2.5 Goals

In Preston Lions last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 6 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 4 matches.

Over 60%Under 40%
Over
Under

Melbourne City II Over 2.5 Goals

In Melbourne City II last 10 games there have been over 2.5 goals 5 matches and under 2.5 goals in the other 5 matches.

Over 50%Under 50%
Over
Under

Preston Lions

Preston Lions score 21 goals in the last 10 games. Preston Lions has managed to score an average of 2.1 goals per match. Preston Lions has also conceded 8 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 0.8 conceded goals per match.

Scored 21 goalsConceded 8 goals
Scored
21
Conceded
8

Melbourne City II

Melbourne City II score 12 goals in the last 10 games. Melbourne City II has managed to score an average of 1.2 goals per match. Melbourne City II has also conceded 14 goals in the same period. This gives us an average of 1.4 conceded goals per match.

Scored 12 goalsConceded 14 goals
Scored
12
Conceded
14

Preston Lions Home Results

In the last 10 home games Preston Lions has won 6 times, they have lost 2 times, and it has ended in a draw 2 times.

Win 6Draw 2Lose 2

Melbourne City II Away Results

In the last 10 away games Melbourne City II has won 5 times, they have lost 4 times, and it has ended in a draw 1 time.

Win 5Draw 1Lose 4

H2H

Date Match League Result
01.03.26 Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions Victoria NPL 0 - 3
02.08.24 Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Victoria NPL 2 0 - 3
21.04.24 Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions Victoria NPL 2 0 - 3
23.06.23 Melbourne City II vs Preston Lions Victoria NPL 2 1 - 1
24.03.23 Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Victoria NPL 2 1 - 1

Preston Lions Last Results

Date Match League Result
16.08.26Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder Victoria NPL 3 : 0
12.08.26Brunswick Juventus FC vs Preston Lions Australia Cup 1 : 4
31.07.26Preston Lions vs Green Gully Victoria NPL 2 : 2
24.07.26Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens Victoria NPL 1 : 0
21.07.26Preston Lions vs Newcastle Jets Australia Cup 3 : 2

Melbourne City II Last Results

Date Match League Result
15.08.26Melbourne City II vs South Melbourne Victoria NPL 0 : 3
01.08.26Hume City vs Melbourne City II Victoria NPL 1 : 0
25.07.26Melbourne City II vs Avondale Victoria NPL 2 : 3
18.07.26Sunshine Georgies vs Melbourne City II Victoria NPL 1 : 0
11.07.26Melbourne City II vs Heidelberg United Victoria NPL 2 : 2

Victoria NPL Table

#TeamMPWDLGOALSPT
1 Oakleigh Cannons 24 15 6 3 49:21 51
2 Preston Lions 23 14 4 5 36:18 46
3 Hume City 24 14 4 6 48:32 46
4 Avondale 24 13 2 9 61:34 41
5 South Melbourne 24 13 2 9 38:33 41
6 Sunshine Georgies 24 8 11 5 32:31 35
7 Heidelberg United 24 9 7 8 38:33 34
8 Dandenong City 24 9 6 9 32:29 33
9 Melbourne City II 23 8 6 9 39:30 30
10 St. Albans Saints 24 7 7 10 28:42 28
11 Altona Magic 24 7 6 11 27:39 27
12 Bentleigh Greens 24 5 6 13 21:47 21
13 Green Gully 24 3 6 15 20:49 15
14 Dandenong Thunder 24 4 3 17 23:54 15

 

Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II Prediction Analysis

The Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II prediction for 19 Aug 2026 is based on recent form, scoring trends, defensive numbers, home and away results, available odds and the wider context of the Australia Victoria NPL fixture. This page brings together the main match details in one place so users can compare the expected score, betting tip and team statistics before the game starts.

When analysing this fixture, recent performance is one of the most important indicators. The form of Preston Lions and Melbourne City II helps show how consistent both teams have been, how often they score, how often they concede, and whether their recent results support the prediction shown on this page.

Home and away performance also plays an important role in this match preview. Preston Lions will try to use the advantage of the fixture conditions, while Melbourne City II will look for ways to stay organised, control key moments and create scoring chances. These details are especially relevant when comparing the expected score with the odds available before kick-off.

The goal statistics on this page can help users understand whether the match is more likely to be open or balanced. Scoring averages, goals conceded, over 2.5 goals trends and both teams attacking patterns all provide useful context. A team with strong attacking numbers may still face problems if its defensive record is poor, while a disciplined defensive side can make a fixture harder to predict.

H2H information and league table data, when available, add another layer to the analysis. Previous meetings between Preston Lions and Melbourne City II can reveal recurring patterns, but they should always be read together with current form, squad situation, motivation and the competitive position of both teams in Australia Victoria NPL.

The prediction shown above should not be treated as a guaranteed outcome. Football predictions are built from probabilities, not certainty. The aim is to provide a clear and useful match analysis that explains why one result, scoreline or betting angle may have more value than another based on the available data.

For this Australia Victoria NPL match, the most relevant factors are team consistency, recent attacking output, goals conceded, home and away performance, odds movement and the way both teams have performed in comparable fixtures. By combining these elements, users can get a more complete view of the Preston Lions vs Melbourne City II prediction before making their own final judgement.