Our Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights Prediction: 3-1
Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Friday July 18, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights 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 Port Melbourne SC
Determined to maintain their recent success, Preston Lions must win following their 5-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory against Port Melbourne SC on July 6.
Melbourne Knights's Last Match – Melbourne Knights vs Oakleigh Cannons
Melbourne Knights will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 3-3 Australia NPL Victoria draw with Oakleigh Cannons on July 11. In that match, Melbourne Knights had 50% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Melbourne Knights | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 26 |
 Oakleigh Cannons | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 51 |
Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Melbourne Knights | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.58 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Melbourne Knights average 1.4 scored and 3.0 conceded per game.