Our Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions Prediction: 2-1
Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 05:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions 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
Dandenong Thunder's Last Match – Dandenong Thunder vs Green Gully
Dandenong Thunder must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Australia NPL Victoria draw against Green Gully on April 11. In that match, Dandenong Thunder recorded 54% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dandenong Thunder | 54% | 0 (2) | - | 35 |
Green Gully | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 32 |
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs South Melbourne
Preston Lions will look to get back on track following a 0-3 Australia NPL Victoria loss against South Melbourne on April 11. In that match, Preston Lions saw 50% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 85 |
South Melbourne | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 103 |
Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions Stats
Key Stats
| Dandenong Thunder | Preston Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.24 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Dandenong Thunder are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Preston Lions average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.


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