Our Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints Prediction: 2-1
Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Friday February 20, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints 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 – Oakleigh Cannons vs Preston Lions
Preston Lions will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Oakleigh Cannons on February 15. In that match, Preston Lions controlled 54% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Oakleigh Cannons | 46% | 0 (8) | - | 123 |
Preston Lions | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 75 |
St Albans Saints's Last Match – St Albans Saints vs Dandenong City
St Albans Saints should win to turn things around after settling for a 0-0 Australia NPL Victoria draw against Dandenong City on February 14. In that match, St Albans Saints recorded 59% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
St Albans Saints | 59% | 0 (0) | - | 76 |
Dandenong City | 41% | 0 (3) | - | 70 |
Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | St Albans Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Attacking Strength | 1.21 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while St Albans Saints average 1.7 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Preston Lions 15-10
St Albans Saints 17-21
What are the odds for this match?
Preston Lions to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.9
St Albans Saints to win: @3.7


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