Our Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder Prediction: 1-1
Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder 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 – St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions
Preston Lions will want to continue their winning form after a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over St Albans Saints, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Dandenong Thunder's Last Match – Dandenong Thunder vs Melbourne Victory NPL
Dandenong Thunder will aim to maintain their momentum following a 4-1 Australia NPL Victoria triumph against Melbourne Victory NPL on August 2. In that match, Dandenong Thunder recorded 45% possession and 9 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dandenong Thunder | 45% | 0 (9) | - | 59 |
Melbourne Victory NPL | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Dandenong Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.06 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Dandenong Thunder average 2.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.