Our Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder Prediction: 2-1
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 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
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 – Green Gully vs Preston Lions
Preston Lions will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Green Gully, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Preston Lions had 47% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Gully | 53% | 0 (9) | - | 40 |
Preston Lions | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 33 |
Dandenong Thunder's Last Match – St Albans Saints vs Dandenong Thunder
Dandenong Thunder will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-1 Australia NPL Victoria triumph against St Albans Saints on August 17.
Preston Lions vs Dandenong Thunder Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Dandenong Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.09 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.59 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Dandenong Thunder average 2.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Preston Lions 17-8
Dandenong Thunder 26-10
What are the odds for this match?
Preston Lions to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.6
Dandenong Thunder to win: @2.2
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