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.
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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.