Our Preston Lions vs Melbourne Victory NPL Prediction: 2-1
Preston Lions vs Melbourne Victory NPL in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Friday July 25, 2025. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
This Preston Lions vs Melbourne Victory NPL 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights
Preston Lions will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Melbourne Knights on July 18. In that match, Preston Lions saw 58% of the ball and 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 58% | 0 (10) | - | 71 |
 Melbourne Knights | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 52 |
Melbourne Victory NPL's Last Match – St Albans Saints vs Melbourne Victory NPL
Melbourne Victory NPL must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-3 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against St Albans Saints on July 20.
Preston Lions vs Melbourne Victory NPL Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Melbourne Victory NPL | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 1.21 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 0.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 9/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Melbourne Victory NPL average 1.4 scored and 2.7 conceded per game.
South Melbourne 
Oakleigh Cannons 
Hume City 
Heidelberg Utd 
Avondale 
Bentleigh Greens 
St Albans Saints 
Altona Magic 
Dandenong City 
Dandenong Thunder 
Green Gully