Our Melbourne Knights U23 vs Preston Lions U23 Prediction: 2-2
Melbourne Knights U23 vs Preston Lions U23 in the Australia NPL Victoria U23 is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 6, 2025. A 2-2 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Melbourne Knights U23 vs Preston Lions 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
Melbourne Knights U23's Last Match – Melbourne Knights U23 vs St Albans Saints U23
Melbourne Knights U23 will be looking to bounce back after a 1-5 Australia NPL Victoria U23 defeat against St Albans Saints U23 on March 30. In that match, Melbourne Knights U23 controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne Knights U23 | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 50 |
St Albans Saints U23 | 50% | 0 (8) | - | 56 |
Preston Lions U23's Last Match – Port Melbourne U23 vs Preston Lions U23
After suffering a 0-1 Australia NPL Victoria U23 loss to Port Melbourne U23, Preston Lions U23 must win to get back on track.
Melbourne Knights U23 vs Preston Lions U23 Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne Knights U23 | Preston Lions U23 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.02 | Attacking Strength | 0.63 |
| 1.76 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne Knights U23 are averaging 0.5 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Preston Lions U23 average 0.5 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Melbourne Knights U23 5-12
Preston Lions U23 5-10
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne Knights U23 to win: @5.75
Draw: @5.75
Preston Lions U23 to win: @1.3