Our Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd Prediction: 1-1
Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd 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 St Albans Saints
Preston Lions will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria success over St Albans Saints on February 20. In that match, Preston Lions recorded 53% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 70 |
St Albans Saints | 47% | 0 (1) | - | 54 |
Heidelberg Utd's Last Match – Dandenong Thunder vs Heidelberg Utd
Heidelberg Utd will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Dandenong Thunder on February 21. In that match, Heidelberg Utd saw 46% of the ball and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dandenong Thunder | 54% | 0 (0) | - | 60 |
Heidelberg Utd | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 59 |
Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Heidelberg Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.4 | Defence Strength | 0.28 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Heidelberg Utd average 2.4 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.


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