Dandenong City SC vs Preston Lions Prediction 22 August 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 Dandenong City and Preston Lions. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 07:00 22 August. The tournament match will take place at the Frank Holohan Soccer Complex stadium in the city of Melbourne. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Preston Lions):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 11 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of previous official games between the teams Dandenong City and Preston Lions:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
- number of goals (home/away) - 4 against 6;
- average total goals in the match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Dandenong City SC - Preston Lions

Dandenong City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on 14 August 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Dandenong City, away team - Altona Magic ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Dandenong City vs Altona Magic ):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 5 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
- 9 wins,
- 9 losses,
- 6 draws.
📈Currently, Dandenong City stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 38% and a loss percentage of 38%.
⚽️Dandenong City has scored a total of 32 goals. On the defensive end, Dandenong City has allowed 29 goals over the season.
Match Results: Dandenong City

Preston Lions Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on 19 August 2026 as part of the NPL, Victoria tournament (home team - Preston Lions, away - Melbourne City U21). The match concluded with a scoreline of 4:0.
Here are the match stats (Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 7 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 9 vs 5.
- 15 wins,
- 5 losses,
- 4 draws.
📈Currently, Preston Lions stands at a mid-tier position within the NPL, Victoria standings, with a win percentage of 63% and a loss percentage of 21%.
⚽Preston Lions has scored a total of 40 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 18 goals over the season.
Match Results: Preston Lions
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 2, draws - 2.
Statistics: Dandenong City vs Preston Lions
- matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- wins: 9 vs 15;
- win percentage: 38% vs 63%;
- losses: 9 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 8;
- losses: 3 vs 0;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
- Preston Lions have won in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Dandenong City vs Preston Lions
- average total in the tournament: 2.54 vs 2.42;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.46 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.88 vs 1.08;
- Dandenong City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Preston Lions: average total away in the tournament - 1.75;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2.25) vs 2.3 (away - 2).
- Preston Lions have scored over 1.5 goals in last 5 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Dandenong City vs Preston Lions
- number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 24;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 8;
- number of BTTS matches for Dandenong City at home - 7 (58%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston Lions away - 4 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Dandenong City at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Preston Lions away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/168, 11.9%);
- Dandenong City at home most often finish matches: 1:1 , 2:1 (2/12, 16.7%);
- Preston Lions away most often play: 0:1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.18% (odds 7.5)
0:1 - 9.92% (odds 9)
1:2 - 8.93% (odds 9.5)
Editorial Prediction
- Dandenong City conceded in the 2nd half in 6 of last 7 home games (NPL, Victoria).
- Preston Lions scored in the 2nd half in last 5 games.