Preston Lions vs Melbourne C. U21 Prediction

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Preston Lions and Melbourne City U21 are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 10:30. The tournament match NPL, Victoria will take place in the city of Reservoir at the Genis Steel Stadium stadium. The odds for the teams' victories have been determined by bookmakers at and , respectively, with the team Preston Lions being the favorite of the match.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official match between the teams took place on 01 March 2026 and ended with a score of 0:3. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Melbourne City U21):

    • ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 5;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2.

    📊Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Preston Lions and Melbourne City U21:

    • played 5 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
    • number of goals (home/away) - 8 against 5;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.6.

    H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

    40%
    2 Wins
    40%
    2 Draws
    20%
    1 Win
    Total games
    5
    Total Goals Avg
    2.6
    Both teams scored
    40%
    1.6
    Total average
    1
    0.4
    Yellow cards
    0.2
    Last matches
    01.03.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    2
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    1
    2
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    -
    -
    2
    5
    -
    -
    1
    2
    02.08.24
    NPL 2, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    3
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    21.04.24
    NPL 2, Victoria
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    0
    3
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    23.06.23
    NPL 2, Victoria
    Melbourne City FC
    Melbourne City FC
    Preston Lions FC
    Preston Lions FC
    -
    -
    8
    5
    -
    -
    -
    -
    1
    1
    -
    -
    8
    5
    -
    -
    -
    -
    24.03.23
    NPL 2, Victoria
    Preston Lions FC
    Preston Lions FC
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    1
    1
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    Preston Lions Team Overview

    The team's last official match took place on 31 May 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Albans Saints, away team - Preston Lions). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the game statistics (Preston Lions vs Albans Saints):

    • ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 10 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 1.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Preston Lions has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 8 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Preston Lions stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 53% and a loss percentage of 33%.

    ⚽️Preston Lions has scored a total of 22 goals. On the defensive end, Preston Lions has allowed 13 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Preston Lions

    Last matches
    31.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Albans Saints
    Albans Saints
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
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    -
    7
    10
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    -
    2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
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    -
    7
    10
    -
    -
    2
    2
    W
    27.05.26
    FFA Cup
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    Caroline Springs George Cross
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    -
    8
    3
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    -
    0
    0
    6
    0
    2
    0
    4
    0
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    -
    8
    3
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    -
    0
    0
    W
    24.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Oakleigh Cannons
    Oakleigh Cannons
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    -
    0
    4
    11
    12
    2
    3
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    0
    4
    11
    12
    2
    3
    L
    16.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    4
    7
    10
    6
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    7
    10
    6
    1
    0
    L
    12.05.26
    FFA Cup
    Uni Hill Eagles
    Uni Hill Eagles
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    1
    -
    -
    3
    9
    -
    -
    3
    1
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
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    3
    9
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    3
    1
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    Melbourne City U21 Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 30 May 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Melbourne City U21, away - Dandenong City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.

    Here are the match stats (Melbourne City U21 vs Dandenong City):

    • ball possession: 69% vs 31%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
    • fouls: 9 vs 18;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 1 vs 6.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Melbourne City U21 has engaged in 15 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 6 wins,
    • 4 losses,
    • 5 draws.

    📈Currently, Melbourne City U21 stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 40% and a loss percentage of 27%.

    ⚽Melbourne City U21 has scored a total of 29 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 17 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Melbourne City U21

    Last matches
    30.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
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    -
    2
    4
    9
    18
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    1
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    2
    4
    9
    18
    1
    2
    L
    24.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    -
    -
    4
    8
    4
    7
    2
    1
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    4
    8
    4
    7
    2
    1
    W
    15.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
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    -
    4
    7
    8
    7
    2
    1
    1
    3
    1
    1
    0
    2
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    -
    4
    7
    8
    7
    2
    1
    W
    08.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Bentleigh Greens
    Bentleigh Greens
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    0
    0
    7
    0
    6
    0
    1
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    -
    2
    8
    -
    -
    1
    0
    W
    01.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
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    -
    8
    2
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    3
    2
    1
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 5;
    • home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21

    • matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
    • wins: 8 vs 6;
    • win percentage: 53% vs 40%;
    • losses: 5 vs 4;
    • draws: 2 vs 5.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 7 vs 4;
    • losses: 2 vs 3;
    • draws: 1 vs 3.
    👉Prediction: Melbourne City U21 will not lose (odds: 2.1)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1.6, the guests - 1;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.6;
    • both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21

    • average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 3.07;
    • average total goals scored: 1.47 vs 1.93;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.6 vs 1.27;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.87 vs 0.67;
    • Preston Lions: average total at home in the tournament -  1;
    • Melbourne City U21: average total away in the tournament - 2.71;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.33) vs 1.8 (away - 2.8).
    👉Prediction: Preston Lions Total goals Under (2.5) (odds: 1.39)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 5;
    • both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 1 times.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 15;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 9;
    • number of BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 2 (29%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Melbourne City U21 away - 6 (86%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 6;
    • BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 0 (0%);
    • BTTS matches for Melbourne City U21 away - 4 (80%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.46)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (15/105, 14.3%);
    • Preston Lions at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (2/7, 28.6%);
    • Melbourne City U21 away most often play: 1:1 (2/7, 28.6%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 9.43% (odds 6.83)
    2:1 - 9.17% (odds 6.74)
    1:0 - 8.06% (odds 7.73)

    Our choice
    Total goals Under (3.5) at odds of -161*
    *The odds are relevant for the time of publication (3 June 2026, 11:24)

    Preston Lions - Melbourne C. U21 Table position

    Victoria, NPL1 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Avondale
    Avondale
    16101539-1931
    4.
    Heidelberg United
    Heidelberg United
    1693430-2130
    5.
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    1582522-1326
    6.
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    1565429-1723
    7.
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
    1664621-2122
    8.
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    1657421-2122

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    7 - Wins
    1 - Draw
    2 - Loses
    Wins - 4
    Draws - 3
    Loses - 3
    10 matches
    Scored - 17
    Conceded - 4
    +13
    +8
    18 - Scored
    10 - Conceded
    7
    Wins
    4
    1
    Draws
    3
    2
    Loses
    3
    Goal difference
    17
    Scored
    18
    4
    Conceded
    10
    2.1
    Match goals average
    2.8
    1.7
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.8
    0.4
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1
    2
    Both teams scored
    6
    55'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    50'
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