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South Melbourne vs Preston Lions
Australia
NPL Victoria Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne 
AI Match Summary
The NPL Victoria game between South Melbourne and Preston Lions finished 0-0.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
51%
20%
29%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: South Melbourne
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
29%
/ Low Confidence
- Look at the last few games and South Melbourne come out ahead of Preston Lions on wins alone.
- Model puts this one close, with a 44% draw probability.
- 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) 70.6%
South Melbourne Clean Sheet 13%
Preston Lions Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | South Melbourne | Preston Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 32 |
| Wins | 20 | 19 |
| Draws | 3 | 6 |
| Losses | 12 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 2 | 1.66 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.4 | 0.81 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.44 | 1.69 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 26, 2026 Australia Cup
Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
1:2
Jul 18, 2026 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Preston Lions
0:0
Apr 11, 2026 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
0:3
Jun 15, 2025 NPL Victoria
South Melbourne vs Preston Lions
2:1
Mar 7, 2025 NPL Victoria
Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
2:0
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
South Melbourne 35 / 100
Preston Lions 20 / 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
South Melbourne 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
South Melbourne found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (35 games).
H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.
Solid form: South Melbourne remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.
Preston Lions's defensive record shows goals conceded in 53% of 32 matches.
Scoring Trends
South Melbourne VS Preston Lions
2 Goals Scored 2.25
1.13 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
South Melbourne
(Home) 15 Sept
South Melbourne
3 : 1 Queensland Lions
11 Sept
Oakleigh Cannons
2 : 1 South Melbourne
06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
29 Aug
George Cross
1 : 0 South Melbourne
26 Aug
Preston Lions
1 : 2 South Melbourne
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15 Sept
South Melbourne
3 : 1 Queensland Lions
06 Sept
South Melbourne
2 : 1 Heidelberg Utd
23 Aug
South Melbourne
1 : 2 Heidelberg Utd
09 Aug
South Melbourne
4 : 3 Fremantle City
02 Aug
South Melbourne
2 : 0 St Albans
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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 |
Promotion - NPL Victoria (Play Offs)
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