Our Preston Lions U23 vs Heidelberg Utd U23 Prediction: 3-1
Preston Lions U23 vs Heidelberg Utd U23 in the Australia NPL Victoria U23 is scheduled for an 01:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. Our analysis favors a 3-1 home win, but considering the likelihood of multiple goals, over 2.5 goals is also a solid wager.
This Preston Lions U23 vs Heidelberg Utd U23 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 U23's Last Match – Oakleigh Cannons U23 vs Preston Lions U23
After suffering a 0-5 Australia NPL Victoria U23 loss to Oakleigh Cannons U23, Preston Lions U23 must win to get back on track.
Heidelberg Utd U23's Last Match – Heidelberg Utd U23 vs Green Gully U23
Heidelberg Utd U23 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 Australia NPL Victoria U23 victory over Green Gully U23 in their last outing.
Preston Lions U23 vs Heidelberg Utd U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions U23 | Heidelberg Utd U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.69 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions U23 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Heidelberg Utd U23 average 1.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.