Lions vs Preston Lions: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
09:30 WAT, Thursday 22 October: Lions v Preston Lions in the Australian Championship, played at Lions Stadium. In the table, Lions are 1st, leading the league, on 9 points after 4 matches; Preston Lions are 2nd (among the top four) with 7. Only 2 points split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Lions, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to South Hobart, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Preston Lions, last 5: DLDLD Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Wollongong Wolves, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 0.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Lions, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for Preston Lions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lions 0.9 xG, Preston Lions 1.1 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 68%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lions 34%, draw 21%, Preston Lions 46%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.62). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lions 1–1 Preston Lions. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lions34%fair 2.97 · @2.50
Draw21%fair 4.80 · @3.50
Preston Lions46%fair 2.20 · @2.30
2.00Expected goals
0.89Lions xG
1.11Preston Lions xG
57%Both score
32%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–115%
0–014%
1–113%
1–012%
0–28%
1–27%
From our goals model: Lions 0.9 – 1.1 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✗
46%
2.20
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.76
1.62
Draw no bet
Preston Lions (draw no bet)✗
57%
1.74
–
Asian handicap
Lions +1 (Asian handicap)✓
78%
1.28
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
59%
1.68
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
68%
1.48
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.06
–
First team to score
Preston Lions to score first
48%
2.08
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
50%
2.01
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✗
23%
4.36
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
7%
13.45
–
Recent results
Lions – last 6
LLWWWW
18 Oct
vs South Hobart
1–2
L
15 Sep
@ South Melbourne
1–3
L
12 Sep
vs Peninsula Power
1–0
W
30 Aug
vs Peninsula Power
4–1
W
25 Aug
vs North Sunshine Eagles
4–0
W
14 Aug
@ Moreton City Excelsior
2–0
W
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 6
DLDLDW
15 Oct
vs Wollongong Wolves
0–0
D
5 Sep
@ Avondale
0–2
L
29 Aug
vs Altona Magic
1–1
D
26 Aug
vs South Melbourne
1–2
L
22 Aug
@ Dandenong City
0–0
D
19 Aug
vs Melbourne City II
4–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lions and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for Lions vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Lions vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers Lions have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Preston Lions 46%.
How many goals will there be in Lions vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 32% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lions vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is Lions 1–1 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Lions vs Preston Lions?
Lions vs Preston Lions (Australian Championship) kicks off on Thursday 22 October 2026 at 09:30 (West Africa Time) at Lions 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.
