Altona Magic vs Preston Lions Prediction 16 May 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Altona Magic and Preston Lions are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 08:15. The tournament match NPL, Victoria will take place in the city of Melbourne at the Paisley Park 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 31 May 2025 and ended with a score of 0:2. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Altona Magic ):

    • ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 2.

    📊The teams Altona Magic and Preston Lions have officially played in only two matches. Their last encounter took place on 31 May 2025 at the home ground of Altona Magic and ended with a score of 0:2.

    Head-to-head statistics Altona Magic - Preston Lions

    33%
    1 Win
    0%
    0 Draws
    67%
    2 Wins
    Total games
    3
    Total Goals Avg
    1.33
    Both teams scored
    0%
    0.33
    Total average
    1
    2.67
    Corner
    5.67
    0.33
    Yellow cards
    0
    Last matches
    16.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
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    -
    4
    7
    10
    6
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    7
    10
    6
    1
    0
    31.05.25
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    1
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    3
    7
    -
    -
    2
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    3
    7
    -
    -
    2
    2
    21.02.25
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    -
    -
    3
    1
    -
    -
    2
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    1
    -
    -
    2
    3
    09.02.18
    Club Friendly Games
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Preston Lions FC
    Preston Lions FC
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    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
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    2
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    Altona Magic Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 9 May 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Avondale, away team - Altona Magic ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:1.

    Here's the game statistics (Altona Magic vs Avondale):

    • ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • fouls: 6 vs 15;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 6.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Altona Magic has engaged in 12 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 2 wins,
    • 6 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Altona Magic stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 17% and a loss percentage of 50%.

    ⚽️Altona Magic has scored a total of 14 goals. On the defensive end, Altona Magic has allowed 23 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Altona Magic

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Avondale
    Avondale
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    -
    7
    2
    9
    9
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    -
    -
    7
    2
    9
    9
    0
    2
    L
    14.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    -
    -
    4
    2
    5
    6
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
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    -
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    2
    5
    6
    1
    0
    L
    01.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    Caroline Springs George Cross
    -
    -
    8
    3
    10
    8
    2
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    8
    3
    10
    8
    2
    0
    D
    25.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    -
    -
    1
    8
    12
    8
    2
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
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    -
    1
    8
    12
    8
    2
    1
    W
    18.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    Heidelberg United
    Heidelberg United
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    7
    7
    9
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    Preston Lions Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 12 May 2026 as part of the FFA Cup tournament (home team - Uni Hill Eagles, away - Preston Lions). The match ended with a score of 0:2.

    Here are the game statistics (Preston Lions vs Uni Hill Eagles):

    • ball possession: 67% vs 33%;
    • corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 3.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Preston Lions has engaged in 12 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 7 wins,
    • 3 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Preston Lions stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 58% and a loss percentage of 25%.

    ⚽Preston Lions has scored a total of 21 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 11 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Preston Lions

    Last matches
    26.08.26
    FFA Cup
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
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    5
    8
    10
    11
    2
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    2
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    8
    10
    11
    2
    1
    L
    22.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    5
    2
    9
    9
    1
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    5
    2
    9
    9
    1
    2
    D
    19.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
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    -
    5
    7
    7
    6
    1
    2
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
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    -
    5
    7
    7
    6
    1
    2
    W
    16.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
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    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
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    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    W
    12.08.26
    FFA Cup
    Brunswick Juventus
    Brunswick Juventus
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
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    -
    5
    7
    14
    7
    3
    0
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    4
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    14
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 2;
    • home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 0.

    Statistics: Altona Magic vs Preston Lions

    • matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
    • wins: 2 vs 7;
    • win percentage: 17% vs 58%;
    • losses: 6 vs 3;
    • draws: 4 vs 2.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 1 vs 7;
    • losses: 5 vs 2;
    • draws: 4 vs 1.
    Trends
    • Altona Magic have not won in 11 of last 12 games.
    • Altona Magic have not won in 10 of last 11 games (NPL, Victoria).
    • Preston Lions have not lost in 10 of last 11 away games.
    • Preston Lions have not lost in last 6 games.
    👉Prediction: Preston Lions will not lose (odds: 1.2)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 0, the guests - 1.5;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.5;
    • both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.

    Statistics: Altona Magic vs Preston Lions

    • average total in the tournament: 3.08 vs 2.67;
    • average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.75;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.58 vs 0.67;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 1.08;
    • Altona Magic : average total at home in the tournament -  0.83;
    • Preston Lions: average total away in the tournament - 2.33;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.8 (away - 2.14).
    Trends
    • Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Preston Lions games.
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (3,5) (odds: 1.45)

    Prediction on corners

    H2H
    • average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 7 (2 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
    • average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10 (3 - for home team and 7 - for away team).
    Trends
    • Under 11.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Preston Lions away games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (11,5) (odds: 1.36)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 2;
    • both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 0 times.

    Statistics: Altona Magic vs Preston Lions

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 12 vs 12;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 9 vs 5;
    • number of BTTS matches for Altona Magic at home - 3 (50%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Preston Lions away - 3 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Altona Magic at home - 2 (40%);
    • BTTS matches for Preston Lions away - 3 (43%).
    Trends
    • Altona Magic have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
    • Altona Magic have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (Yes) (odds: 1.66)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (13/84, 15.5%);
    • Altona Magic at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 0:2 , 1:0 , 1:1 , 1:2 , 2:4 (1/6, 16.7%);
    • Preston Lions away most often play: 0:1 , 0:3 , 0:4 , 1:1 , 1:3 , 3:2 (1/6, 16.7%).

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

    0:1 - 10.14% (odds 6.79)
    0:2 - 9.83% (odds 6.84)
    1:1 - 9.57% (odds 6.58)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Altona Magic have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games.
    • Altona Magic have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games (NPL, Victoria).

    Both Teams To Score (Yes)
    Published: 14/05/2026, 08:24

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    Betting Tips: Altona Magic - Preston Lions

    Altona Magic have not won:
    altona-magic-sc-3in 11 of last 12 games.
    altona-magic-sc-3in 10 of last 11 games (NPL, Victoria).
    Preston Lions have not lost:
    preston-lions-fcin 10 of last 11 away games.
    preston-lions-fcin last 6 games.
    Preston Lions will not lose
    Everygame
    -417
    Altona Magic have conceded:
    altona-magic-sc-3in 13 of last 14 games.
    altona-magic-sc-3in 12 of last 13 games (NPL, Victoria).
    Preston Lions have scored:
    preston-lions-fcin 18 of last 20 games (NPL, Victoria).
    preston-lions-fcin last 16 away games.
    preston-lions-fcin 10 of last 11 games.
    Preston Lions will score goal
    -833
    Over 1.5 goals scored:
    altona-magic-sc-3in 8 of last 9 Altona Magic games.
    altona-magic-sc-3in 7 of last 8 Altona Magic games (NPL, Victoria).
    preston-lions-fcin 13 of last 14 Preston Lions away games.
    preston-lions-fcin 7 of last 8 Preston Lions away games (NPL, Victoria).
    Total goals Over (1,5)
    -526
    Preston Lions scored in the 2nd half:
    preston-lions-fcin 10 of last 11 away games.
    preston-lions-fcin 6 of last 7 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    2nd half, Preston Lions will score goal
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    Altona Magic - Preston Lions Table position

    Victoria, NPL1 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    1.
    Oakleigh Cannons
    Oakleigh Cannons
    25166354-2154
    2.
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    25155540-1850
    3.
    Hume City
    Hume City
    25154651-3449
    10.
    Melbourne City U21
    Melbourne City U21
    25861141-4030
    11.
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
    25761227-4127
    12.
    Bentleigh Greens
    Bentleigh Greens
    25661327-4924

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    2 - Draws
    4 - Loses
    Wins - 6
    Draws - 3
    Lose - 1
    10 matches
    Scored - 11
    Conceded - 13
    -2
    +13
    21 - Scored
    8 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    6
    2
    Draws
    3
    4
    Loses
    1
    Goal difference
    11
    Scored
    21
    13
    Conceded
    8
    2.4
    Match goals average
    2.9
    1.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    2.1
    1.3
    Goals conceded per match on average
    0.8
    4
    Both teams scored
    5
    82'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    43'
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