Hume City vs Preston Lions: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 28 March the Victoria NPL brings Hume City against Preston Lions. Kick-off: 04:00 WAT.
Current form
Hume City, last 5: DWDWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Dandenong City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Preston Lions, last 5: WDLWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Avondale, at home. The attack is flying at 2.0 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hume City 1.3 xG, Preston Lions 1.4 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hume City 35%, draw 26%, Preston Lions 39%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.70.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hume City 1–1 Preston Lions. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hume City35%fair 2.86 · @2.50
Draw26%fair 3.90 · @3.25
Preston Lions39%fair 2.54 · @2.50
2.67Expected goals
1.29Hume City xG
1.38Preston Lions xG
60%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–09%
1–29%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Hume City 1.3 – 1.4 Preston Lions expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Preston Lions to win✗
39%
2.54
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.70
Draw no bet
Preston Lions (draw no bet)✗
53%
1.89
–
Asian handicap
Hume City +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.96
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
72%
1.38
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Preston Lions to score first✗
48%
2.07
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✗
23%
4.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.74
–
Recent results
Hume City – last 6
DWDWWL
20 Mar
@ Dandenong City
1–1
D
14 Mar
vs Dandenong Thunder
3–1
W
6 Mar
@ Green Gully
1–1
D
28 Feb
vs Bentleigh Greens
1–0
W
19 Feb
@ South Melbourne
2–1
W
13 Feb
vs Altona Magic
1–3
L
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 6
WDLWWW
20 Mar
vs Avondale
2–1
W
13 Mar
vs Sunshine Georgies
1–1
D
8 Mar
vs Heidelberg United
0–1
L
1 Mar
@ Melbourne City II
3–0
W
20 Feb
vs St. Albans Saints
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Oakleigh Cannons
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hume City and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for Hume City vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Hume City vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers Hume City have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Preston Lions 39%.
How many goals will there be in Hume City vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hume City vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is Hume City 1–1 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Hume City vs Preston Lions?
Hume City vs Preston Lions (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 04:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
Victoria NPL · Australia
Avondale1
Oakleigh Cannons1
Sunshine Georgies2
St. Albans Saints1
Altona Magic1
Green Gully1