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Altona Magic vs Preston Lions - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Australia
NPL Victoria Paisley Park, Melbourne 
Match Events
38'
38'
Sordo A.
AI Match Summary
Altona Magic in this NPL Victoria matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Altona Magic.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
33%
35%
32%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
32%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Preston Lions lately — more wins on the board than Altona Magic.
- 32% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
- Regular NPL Victoria form gives a decent read on both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Altona Magic Clean Sheet 11%
Preston Lions Clean Sheet 18%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Altona Magic | Preston Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 30 | 30 |
| Wins | 9 | 17 |
| Draws | 7 | 6 |
| Losses | 14 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.23 | 1.63 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.5 | 0.87 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.81 | 1.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 29, 2026 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs Altona Magic
1:1
May 16, 2026 NPL Victoria
Altona Magic vs Preston Lions
1:0
May 31, 2025 NPL Victoria
Altona Magic vs Preston Lions
0:2
Feb 21, 2025 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs Altona Magic
1:0
May 30, 2009 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs Altona Magic
2:4
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Altona Magic Compare
Top Goalscorer Sordo A.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41
Preston Lions Compare
Avg xG / game 1.65
Avg xA / game 1.01
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Altona Magic 35 / 100
Preston Lions 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Altona Magic Preston Lions
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Preston Lions Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Altona Magic scored in 70% of their last 30 games.
Games between these two average 2.40 goals.
Recent resilience: Altona Magic stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.
Defensive concern: Preston Lions conceded in 57% of 30 recent games.
Scoring Trends
Altona Magic VS Preston Lions
0.88 Goals Scored 2.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
25% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Altona Magic
(Home) 29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
22 Aug
Altona Magic
0 : 2 Avondale FC
14 Aug
Dandenong City SC
2 : 0 Altona Magic
01 Aug
Altona Magic
1 : 1 George Cross
25 Jul
Dandenong Thunder
0 : 2 Altona Magic
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22 Aug
Altona Magic
0 : 2 Avondale FC
01 Aug
Altona Magic
1 : 1 George Cross
18 Jul
Altona Magic
0 : 0 Heidelberg Utd
04 Jul
Altona Magic
0 : 3 Melbourne City U21
30 May
Altona Magic
0 : 2 Oakleigh Cannons
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Preston Lions
(Away) 05 Sept
Avondale FC
2 : 0 Preston Lions
29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
26 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 2 South Melbourne
22 Aug
Dandenong City SC
0 : 0 Preston Lions
19 Aug
Preston Lions
4 : 0 Melbourne City U21
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05 Sept
Avondale FC
2 : 0 Preston Lions
22 Aug
Dandenong City SC
0 : 0 Preston Lions
12 Aug
Brunswick Juventus
1 : 4 Preston Lions
18 Jul
South Melbourne
0 : 0 Preston Lions
04 Jul
Avondale FC
2 : 3 Preston Lions
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakleigh Cannons | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 56:24 | 54 |
| 2 | Hume City | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 51:36 | 49 |
| 3 | Avondale FC | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 65:34 | 47 |
| 4 | South Melbourne | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 39:36 | 41 |
| 5 | Heidelberg Utd | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42:34 | 40 |
| 6 | Preston Lions | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41:19 | 39 |
| 7 | George Cross | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 35:34 | 38 |
| 8 | St Albans | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36:43 | 34 |
| 9 | Dandenong City SC | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35:31 | 33 |
| 10 | Melbourne City U21 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 42:42 | 30 |
| 11 | Altona Magic | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28:42 | 28 |
| 12 | Bentleigh Greens | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:51 | 24 |
| 13 | Green Gully | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 23:52 | 18 |
| 14 | Dandenong Thunder | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23:65 | 15 |
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