Our St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions Prediction: 2-1
St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 3, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions 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
St Albans Saints's Last Match – Green Gully vs St Albans Saints
St Albans Saints will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Australia NPL Victoria draw with Green Gully on July 25. In that match, St Albans Saints recorded 57% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Green Gully | 43% | 0 (3) | - | 39 |
 St Albans Saints | 57% | 0 (4) | - | 16 |
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs Melbourne Victory NPL
Determined to maintain their recent success, Preston Lions must win following their 1-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory against Melbourne Victory NPL on July 25. In that match, Preston Lions controlled 54% of possession and managed 10 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 54% | 0 (10) | - | 47 |
 Melbourne Victory NPL | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 14 |
St Albans Saints vs Preston Lions Stats
Key Stats
| St Albans Saints | Preston Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
St Albans Saints are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Preston Lions average 1.5 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
St Albans Saints 21-17
Preston Lions 15-9
What are the odds for this match?
St Albans Saints to win: @2.25
Draw: @4.2
Preston Lions to win: @2.25
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