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Preston Lions W vs Essendon Royals W - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
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NPL Victoria Women 
AI Match Summary
Essendon Royals W in this NPL Victoria Women matchup, with the score ending 1-5 — backing the pre-match view that favored Essendon Royals W.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
45%
15%
40%
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Preston Lions W
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
40%
/ Low Confidence
- Form's been kind to Essendon Royals W lately — more wins on the board than Preston Lions W.
- Essendon Royals W are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Regular NPL Victoria Women 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75%
Preston Lions W Clean Sheet 10%
Essendon Royals W Clean Sheet 13%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston Lions W | Essendon Royals W |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 | 27 |
| Wins | 8 | 18 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 |
| Losses | 12 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.19 | 2.89 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.81 | 1.22 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.56 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 14, 2026 NPL Victoria Women
Preston Lions W vs Essendon Royals W
1:5
May 2, 2026 NPL Victoria Women
Essendon Royals W vs Preston Lions W
1:1
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston Lions W 10 / 100
Essendon Royals W 84 / 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 W Essendon Royals W
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Essendon Royals W 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
Games between these two average 4.00 goals.
Preston Lions W found the back of the net in 65% of recent matches (26 games).
Essendon Royals W let in goals in 74% of their last 27 matches.
Recent resilience: Preston Lions W stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Preston Lions W VS Essendon Royals W
1 Goals Scored 3.38
1.75 Goals Conceded 1.25
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 88%
25% Over 3.5 63%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston Lions W
(Home) 30 Aug
Preston Lions W
2 : 1 Melbourne Victory U20 W
21 Aug
Bentleigh Greens W
0 : 0 Preston Lions W
14 Aug
Preston Lions W
1 : 5 Essendon Royals W
07 Aug
Preston Lions W
2 : 0 Melbourne City U20 W
24 Jul
Preston Lions W
1 : 0 Keilor Park W
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30 Aug
Preston Lions W
2 : 1 Melbourne Victory U20 W
14 Aug
Preston Lions W
1 : 5 Essendon Royals W
07 Aug
Preston Lions W
2 : 0 Melbourne City U20 W
24 Jul
Preston Lions W
1 : 0 Keilor Park W
10 Jul
Preston Lions W
2 : 2 Bulleen Lions W
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Essendon Royals W
(Away) 12 Sept
Essendon Royals W
1 : 2 Avondale FC W
30 Aug
South Melbourne W
3 : 1 Essendon Royals W
22 Aug
Essendon Royals W
3 : 1 Heidelberg Utd W
14 Aug
Preston Lions W
1 : 5 Essendon Royals W
08 Aug
Essendon Royals W
5 : 2 Bentleigh Greens W
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30 Aug
South Melbourne W
3 : 1 Essendon Royals W
14 Aug
Preston Lions W
1 : 5 Essendon Royals W
18 Jul
Melbourne City U20 W
1 : 3 Essendon Royals W
04 Jul
Avondale FC W
4 : 2 Essendon Royals W
31 May
Boroondara Eagles W
0 : 4 Essendon Royals W
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Box Hill W | 26 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 67:27 | 60 |
| 2 | Essendon Royals W | 26 | 18 | 2 | 6 | 77:31 | 56 |
| 3 | Avondale FC W | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 65:27 | 52 |
| 4 | Bulleen Lions W | 26 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 59:28 | 52 |
| 5 | South Melbourne W | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 49:25 | 45 |
| 6 | Boroondara Eagles W | 26 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 53:40 | 45 |
| 7 | Alamein FC W | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 34:27 | 42 |
| 8 | Melbourne Victory U20 W | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 48:54 | 35 |
| 9 | Heidelberg Utd W | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 38:48 | 32 |
| 10 | Preston Lions W | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 31:47 | 30 |
| 11 | Keilor Park W | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 25:45 | 27 |
| 12 | Spring Hills W | 26 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 30:46 | 26 |
| 13 | Bentleigh Greens W | 26 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 22:81 | 12 |
| 14 | Melbourne City U20 W | 26 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 22:94 | 7 |
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