Our Melbourne City FC 2 vs Preston Lions Prediction: 0-0
Melbourne City FC 2 vs Preston Lions in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. Our prediction favors a 0-0 stalemate, with neither team showing enough attacking firepower to secure a breakthrough.
This Melbourne City FC 2 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
Melbourne City FC 2's Last Match – Dandenong City vs Melbourne City FC 2
Melbourne City FC 2 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-2 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Dandenong City in their last outing. In that match, Melbourne City FC 2 had 45% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dandenong City | 55% | 0 (2) | - | 65 |
Melbourne City FC 2 | 45% | 0 (5) | - | 68 |
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints
Preston Lions will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria win against 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 |
Melbourne City FC 2 vs Preston Lions Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City FC 2 | Preston Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City FC 2 are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Preston Lions average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.