Our Preston Lions vs Avondale Prediction: 1-1
Preston Lions vs Avondale in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Preston Lions vs Avondale prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs Caroline Springs George Cross FC
Preston Lions will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 Australia NPL Victoria stalemate against Caroline Springs George Cross FC on March 13. In that match, Preston Lions saw 66% of the ball and 14 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 66% | 0 (14) | - | 114 |
Caroline Springs George Cross FC | 34% | 0 (7) | - | 57 |
Avondale's Last Match – Avondale vs Dandenong City
Avondale will want to continue their winning form after a 4-1 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Dandenong City, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Avondale recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avondale | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 66 |
Dandenong City | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
Preston Lions vs Avondale Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Avondale | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.34 | Defence Strength | 0.79 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Avondale average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Preston Lions 16-8
Avondale 17-10
What are the odds for this match?
Preston Lions to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.4
Avondale to win: @2.9


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