Preston Lions vs South Melbourne Prediction 11 April 2026
📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Preston Lions and South Melbourne. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 05:00 11 April. The tournament match will take place at the Genis Steel Stadium stadium in the city of Reservoir. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 15 June 2025 and ended with a score of 2:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - South Melbourne):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3.
📊The teams Preston Lions and South Melbourne have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 15 June 2025 at the home ground of South Melbourne and ended with a score of 2:1.
Head-to-head statistics Preston Lions - South Melbourne
Preston Lions Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on 2 April 2026 as part of the FFA Cup tournament (home team - Nunawading City, away team - Preston Lions). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:4.
Here are the game statistics (Preston Lions vs Nunawading City):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
- 4 wins,
- 2 losses,
- 1 draws.
📈Currently, Preston Lions stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 57% and a loss percentage of 29%.
⚽️Preston Lions has scored a total of 14 goals. On the defensive end, Preston Lions has allowed 7 goals over the season.
Match Results: Preston Lions
South Melbourne Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 4 April 2026 as part of the FFA Cup tournament (home team - Brighton, away - South Melbourne). The match ended with a score of 1:2.
Here are the game statistics (South Melbourne vs Brighton):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 23 vs 10.
- 5 wins,
- 2 losses,
- 0 draws.
📈Currently, South Melbourne stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 71% and a loss percentage of 29%.
⚽South Melbourne has scored a total of 11 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 8 goals over the season.
Match Results: South Melbourne
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.
Statistics: Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- wins: 4 vs 5;
- win percentage: 57% vs 71%;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 1.
- Preston Lions have not lost in 11 of last 12 home games.
- Preston Lions have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games (NPL, Victoria).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.5, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
- average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.71;
- average total goals scored: 2 vs 1.57;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.43;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.43 vs 1.14;
- Preston Lions: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- South Melbourne: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 1.2) vs 2 (away - 1).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 12 of last 14 Preston Lions games (NPL, Victoria).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 10 Preston Lions home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 7 Preston Lions home games (NPL, Victoria).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 8 South Melbourne away games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 South Melbourne games (NPL, Victoria).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 South Melbourne games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 4 (2 - for home team and 2 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 6 (3 - for home team and 3 - for away team).
Preston Lions: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7.14; at home field - 9.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7; at home field - 9.8.
South Melbourne: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.71, away - 3.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.9; away - 3.67.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Statistics: Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 7;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 3;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for South Melbourne away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS matches for South Melbourne away - 3 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (9/49, 18.4%);
- Preston Lions at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:1 , 2:1 , 3:0 (1/4, 25%);
- South Melbourne away most often play: 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:2 , 3:0 (1/4, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 11.16% (odds 7.23)
1:1 - 10.79% (odds 6.25)
2:1 - 9.24% (odds 6.85)
Editorial Prediction
- Preston Lions scored in the 2nd half in 8 of last 9 games.
- Preston Lions scored in the 2nd half in 7 of last 8 games (NPL, Victoria).
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