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Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21
Australia
NPL Victoria Genis Steel Stadium, Melbourne 
Match Events
33'
33'
Cuba C.
55'
55'
Brown F.
Own Goal
68'
68'
Ali J.
AI Match Summary
Preston Lions in this NPL Victoria matchup, with the score ending 4-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Preston Lions.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
80%
20%
0%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Preston Lions
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
80%
/ Very High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Preston Lions lately — more wins on the board than Melbourne City U21.
- Win probability leans Preston Lions's way, sitting at 90%.
- 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 50%
Over 4.5 Goals 23%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.4%
Preston Lions Clean Sheet 20%
Melbourne City U21 Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston Lions | Melbourne City U21 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 33 | 30 |
| Wins | 19 | 10 |
| Draws | 7 | 6 |
| Losses | 7 | 14 |
| Goals Scored | 1.64 | 1.67 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.82 | 1.7 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.44 | 0.94 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 19, 2026 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21
4:0
Mar 1, 2026 NPL Victoria
Melbourne City U21 vs Preston Lions
0:3
Aug 2, 2024 Victoria Premier League
Preston Lions vs Melbourne City U21
0:3
Apr 21, 2024 Victoria Premier League
Melbourne City U21 vs Preston Lions
0:3
Jun 23, 2023 Victoria Premier League
Melbourne City U21 vs Preston Lions
1:1
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Lions Compare
Top Goalscorer Cuba C.
1 Goals Assists Leader Ali J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.88
Avg xA / game 1.22
Melbourne City U21 Compare
Avg xG / game 0.85
Avg xA / game 0.52
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston Lions 85 / 100
Melbourne City U21 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 Melbourne City U21
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
Melbourne City U21's defensive record shows goals conceded in 83% of 30 matches.
Difficult form: Melbourne City U21 registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.
Preston Lions scored in 79% of their last 33 games.
Historical meetings average 3.00 goals per match.
Scoring Trends
Preston Lions VS Melbourne City U21
2.38 Goals Scored 1.13
0.75 Goals Conceded 2.5
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 75%
50% Over 3.5 50%
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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Melbourne City U21
(Away) 29 Aug
Melbourne City U21
1 : 2 Green Gully
22 Aug
Melbourne City U21
2 : 6 Bentleigh Greens
19 Aug
Preston Lions
4 : 0 Melbourne City U21
15 Aug
Melbourne City U21
0 : 3 South Melbourne
01 Aug
Hume City
1 : 0 Melbourne City U21
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19 Aug
Preston Lions
4 : 0 Melbourne City U21
01 Aug
Hume City
1 : 0 Melbourne City U21
18 Jul
George Cross
1 : 0 Melbourne City U21
04 Jul
Altona Magic
0 : 3 Melbourne City U21
26 Jun
St Albans
0 : 2 Melbourne City U21
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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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