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Preston Lions vs Altona Magic Prediction & H2H Stats
Australia
NPL Victoria Genis Steel Stadium, Melbourne 
Match Events
49'
49'
Romero J.
90'
90'
Lee C.
AI Match Summary
The NPL Victoria game between Preston Lions and Altona Magic finished 1-1.
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
33%
/ Low Confidence
- Preston Lions carry the better recent record into this one.
- Preston Lions are the model's pick here, at 80%.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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) 69.8%
Preston Lions Clean Sheet 20%
Altona Magic Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston Lions | Altona Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 30 |
| Wins | 18 | 9 |
| Draws | 6 | 7 |
| Losses | 7 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.65 | 1.23 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.87 | 1.5 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 0.94 |
| 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
Preston Lions Compare
Top Goalscorer Romero J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Altona Magic Compare
Top Goalscorer Lee C.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston Lions 76 / 100
Altona Magic 10 / 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
Preston Lions Altona Magic
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Preston Lions Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Altona Magic conceded in 80% of 30 recent games.
Attacking prowess: Preston Lions scored in 77% of their last 31 outings.
Historical meetings average 2.40 goals per match.
Preston Lions has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Scoring Trends
Preston Lions VS Altona Magic
2.25 Goals Scored 0.88
1 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 88%
75% Over 2.5 25%
50% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston Lions
(Home) 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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29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
26 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 2 South Melbourne
19 Aug
Preston Lions
4 : 0 Melbourne City U21
16 Aug
Preston Lions
3 : 0 Dandenong Thunder
31 Jul
Preston Lions
2 : 2 Green Gully
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Altona Magic
(Away) 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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29 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 1 Altona Magic
14 Aug
Dandenong City SC
2 : 0 Altona Magic
25 Jul
Dandenong Thunder
0 : 2 Altona Magic
10 Jul
Green Gully
1 : 3 Altona Magic
26 Jun
Bentleigh Greens
0 : 1 Altona Magic
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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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