Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 24 July the Victoria NPL brings Preston Lions against Bentleigh Greens at Genis Steel Stadium. Kick-off: 11:30 WAT.
Current form
Preston Lions, last 5: WDWWW Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Newcastle Jets, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Bentleigh Greens, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Dandenong City, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Preston Lions, collecting 2.7 points per game to 0.5 for Bentleigh Greens.
Head to head
When they last met (17 Apr 2026) it ended Bentleigh Greens 1–1 Preston Lions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Preston Lions 2.0 xG, Bentleigh Greens 0.7 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Preston Lions 67%, draw 20%, Bentleigh Greens 13%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.93.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Preston Lions 2–0 Bentleigh Greens. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Preston Lions67%fair 1.49 · @1.35
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @4.40
Bentleigh Greens13%fair 7.76 · @7.50
2.77Expected goals
2.03Preston Lions xG
0.74Bentleigh Greens xG
55%Both score
53%Over 2.5
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3–09%
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From our goals model: Preston Lions 2.0 – 0.7 Bentleigh Greens expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens?
On our numbers Preston Lions have a 67% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Bentleigh Greens 13%.
How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens?
Our predicted score is Preston Lions 2–0 Bentleigh Greens, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens?
Preston Lions vs Bentleigh Greens (Victoria NPL) kicks off on Friday 24 July 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.