Preston Lions vs Dandenong City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Preston Lions welcome Dandenong City to Genis Steel Stadium for a Victoria NPL fixture on Friday 8 May (11:30 WAT).
Current form
Preston Lions, last 5: WWDLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Dandenong Thunder, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Dandenong City, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Altona Magic, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Preston Lions, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.2 for Dandenong City.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Preston Lions 1.6 xG, Dandenong City 1.0 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 59%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Preston Lions 53%, draw 25%, Dandenong City 21%.
Lower-risk option: Preston Lions or draw (79%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (70%, odds 1.40). Most likely score in line with that pick: Preston Lions 1–0 Dandenong City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Preston Lions53%fair 1.87 · @1.68
Draw25%fair 3.92 · @3.70
Dandenong City21%fair 4.73 · @4.33
2.55Expected goals
1.60Preston Lions xG
0.95Dandenong City xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–012%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Preston Lions 1.6 – 1.0 Dandenong City 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✓
53%
1.87
1.68
Double chance
Preston Lions or draw✓
79%
1.27
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.69
1.65
Draw no bet
Preston Lions (draw no bet)✓
72%
1.40
–
Asian handicap
Dandenong City +1 (Asian handicap)
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.34
1.22
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
–
First team to score
Preston Lions to score first✓
58%
1.73
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
32%
3.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.53
–
Recent results
Preston Lions – last 6
WWDLLW
2 May
@ Dandenong Thunder
1–0
W
24 Apr
@ Green Gully
4–0
W
17 Apr
@ Bentleigh Greens
1–1
D
11 Apr
vs South Melbourne
0–3
L
28 Mar
@ Hume City
2–3
L
20 Mar
vs Avondale
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Dandenong City – last 6
LLWWLD
2 May
@ Altona Magic
0–1
L
24 Apr
vs Dandenong Thunder
0–1
L
17 Apr
vs Green Gully
2–1
W
11 Apr
vs Bentleigh Greens
3–0
W
31 Mar
@ South Melbourne
2–4
L
20 Mar
vs Hume City
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Preston Lions and Dandenong City.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 70% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Dandenong City 21%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 1–0 Dandenong City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Dandenong City?
Preston Lions vs Dandenong City (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Genis Steel Stadium.
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.
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