Preston Lions vs Dandenong Prediction 16 August 2026

    🔊How will the weather conditions and the state of the field affect the game? Today, the teams Preston Lions and Dandenong Thunder are meeting. The match is scheduled to start at 05:00. 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 02 May 2026 and ended with a score of 0:1. Let's compare the statistics from that encounter (home team - Dandenong Thunder):

    • ball possession percentage: 60% vs 40%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 1;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 2.

    📊 The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:

    • goals: 3 against 3;
    • average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 0;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.

    Head-to-head statistics Preston Lions - Dandenong

    75%
    3 Wins
    0%
    0 Draws
    25%
    1 Win
    Total games
    4
    Total Goals Avg
    2.25
    Both teams scored
    0%
    1.5
    Total average
    0.75
    6
    Corner
    4.5
    0.5
    Yellow cards
    0.75
    Last matches
    16.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    02.05.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    7
    1
    -
    -
    3
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    7
    1
    -
    -
    3
    2
    23.08.25
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    -
    -
    8
    6
    -
    -
    0
    0
    2
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    8
    6
    -
    -
    0
    0
    10.05.25
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    3
    4
    3
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    4
    5
    -
    -
    3
    4
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    Preston Lions Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 12 August 2026 as part of the FFA Cup tournament (home team - Brunswick Juventus, away team - Preston Lions). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.

    Here's the game statistics (Preston Lions vs Brunswick Juventus):

    • ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
    • fouls: 7 vs 14;
    • yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
    • shots on target: 8 vs 5.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Preston Lions has engaged in 22 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 13 wins,
    • 5 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Preston Lions stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 59% and a loss percentage of 23%.

    ⚽️Preston Lions has scored a total of 33 goals. On the defensive end, Preston Lions has allowed 18 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Preston Lions

    Last matches
    26.08.26
    FFA Cup
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    South Melbourne
    -
    -
    5
    8
    10
    11
    2
    1
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    5
    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
    -
    -
    5
    7
    7
    6
    1
    2
    4
    0
    1
    0
    3
    0
    -
    -
    5
    7
    7
    6
    1
    2
    W
    16.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    W
    12.08.26
    FFA Cup
    Brunswick Juventus
    Brunswick Juventus
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    -
    -
    5
    7
    14
    7
    3
    0
    1
    4
    1
    3
    0
    1
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    5
    7
    14
    7
    3
    0
    W
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    Dandenong Thunder Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 1 August 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Dandenong Thunder, away - Dandenong City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:3.

    Here are the match stats (Dandenong Thunder vs Dandenong City):

    • ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
    • corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
    • fouls: 12 vs 15;
    • yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
    • shots on target: 5 vs 9.
    🏆Throughout the NPL, Victoria season, the team Dandenong Thunder has engaged in 23 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 4 wins,
    • 16 losses,
    • 3 draws.

    📈Currently, Dandenong Thunder stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 17% and a loss percentage of 70%.

    ⚽Dandenong Thunder has scored a total of 23 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 51 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Dandenong Thunder

    Last matches
    22.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Oakleigh Cannons
    Oakleigh Cannons
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    -
    0
    6
    9
    7
    0
    0
    0
    5
    0
    2
    0
    3
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    6
    9
    7
    0
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    L
    16.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Preston Lions
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
    0
    3
    0
    2
    0
    1
    0
    -
    -
    10
    1
    10
    12
    1
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    L
    01.08.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong City
    Dandenong City
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    -
    2
    4
    12
    15
    1
    2
    0
    3
    0
    1
    0
    2
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    4
    12
    15
    1
    2
    L
    25.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    Altona Magic
    Altona Magic
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    -
    1
    8
    12
    8
    2
    1
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    -
    -
    1
    8
    12
    8
    2
    1
    L
    17.07.26
    NPL, Victoria
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
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    0
    9
    12
    15
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 3;
    • home team wins - 2, away team wins - 1, draws - 0.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder

    • matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 23;
    • wins: 13 vs 4;
    • win percentage: 59% vs 17%;
    • losses: 5 vs 16;
    • draws: 4 vs 3.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 8 vs 1;
    • losses: 0 vs 9;
    • draws: 2 vs 0.
    Trends
    • Dandenong Thunder won with a +2.5 handicap in 24 of last 25 away games.
    • Dandenong Thunder won with a +2.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Dandenong Thunder Handicap (+2,5) (odds: 1.68)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
    • both teams scored: overall - 0; at the home team's field - 0.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder

    • average total in the tournament: 2.32 vs 3.22;
    • average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 1;
    • average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 0.3;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.7;
    • Preston Lions: average total at home in the tournament -  1.2;
    • Dandenong Thunder: average total away in the tournament - 1;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 2.1 (home - 2) vs 0.8 (away - 0.6).
    Trends
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in 16 of last 18 Preston Lions home games.
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in 14 of last 15 Preston Lions games (NPL, Victoria).
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in last 13 Preston Lions home games (NPL, Victoria).
    • Under 4.5 goals scored in last 6 Dandenong Thunder games (NPL, Victoria).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (4,5) (odds: 1.35)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 3;
    • both teams scored all-time - 0 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 0 times.

    Statistics: Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 23;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 12;
    • number of BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 4 (40%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Dandenong Thunder away - 6 (55%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
    • BTTS matches for Preston Lions at home - 3 (75%);
    • BTTS matches for Dandenong Thunder away - 2 (40%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams To Score (No) (odds: 1.74)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (19/160, 11.9%);
    • Preston Lions at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 , 2:1 (2/10, 20%);
    • Dandenong Thunder away most often play: 2:0 , 2:1 , 3:1 (2/11, 18.2%).

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

    2:0 - 11.25% (odds 7)
    2:1 - 10.01% (odds 8.5)
    3:0 - 9.88% (odds 7)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Dandenong Thunder won with a +2.5 handicap in 24 of last 25 away games.
    • Dandenong Thunder won with a +2.5 handicap in 21 of last 22 away games (NPL, Victoria).

    Dandenong Thunder Handicap (+2,5)
    Published: 14/08/2026, 05:24

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    Betting Tips: Preston Lions - Dandenong Thunder

    Dandenong Thunder have lost:
    dandenong-thunder-2in 9 of last 10 games (NPL, Victoria).
    dandenong-thunder-2in last 6 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    Preston Lions Win
    Bovada
    -769
    Dandenong Thunder have lost the 2nd half:
    dandenong-thunder-2in 6 of last 7 games (NPL, Victoria).
    2nd Half Preston Lions Win
    -286
    Preston Lions have not lost:
    preston-lions-fcin last 13 games.
    preston-lions-fcin last 8 games (NPL, Victoria).
    Dandenong Thunder have not won:
    dandenong-thunder-2in 12 of last 13 games (NPL, Victoria).
    dandenong-thunder-2in last 6 away games (NPL, Victoria).
    Preston Lions will not lose
    Everygame
    -3333
    Under 4.5 goals scored:
    preston-lions-fcin 16 of last 18 Preston Lions home games.
    preston-lions-fcin 14 of last 15 Preston Lions games (NPL, Victoria).
    preston-lions-fcin last 13 Preston Lions home games (NPL, Victoria).
    dandenong-thunder-2in last 6 Dandenong Thunder games (NPL, Victoria).
    Total goals Under (4,5)
    -286
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    Preston Lions - Dandenong 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
    12.
    Bentleigh Greens
    Bentleigh Greens
    25661327-4924
    13.
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    Green Gully Cavaliers
    25361621-5115
    14.
    Dandenong Thunder
    Dandenong Thunder
    25431823-5915

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    6 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    1 - Lose
    Win - 1
    Draws - 0
    Loses - 9
    10 matches
    Scored - 21
    Conceded - 8
    +13
    -29
    6 - Scored
    35 - Conceded
    6
    Wins
    1
    3
    Draws
    0
    1
    Loses
    9
    Goal difference
    21
    Scored
    6
    8
    Conceded
    35
    2.9
    Match goals average
    4.1
    2.1
    Goals scored per match on average
    0.6
    0.8
    Goals conceded per match on average
    3.5
    5
    Both teams scored
    4
    43'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    150'
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