South Hobart vs Preston Lions: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
South Hobart welcome Preston Lions to Darcy Street for a Australian Championship fixture on Saturday 31 October (05:00 WAT). In the table, South Hobart are 4th, among the top four, on 3 points after 4 matches; Preston Lions are 2nd (among the top four) with 7.
Current form
South Hobart, last 5: LWWDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Wollongong Wolves, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Preston Lions, last 5: LDLDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Lions, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Momentum favours South Hobart, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.5 for Preston Lions.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give South Hobart 0.4 xG, Preston Lions 1.8 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – South Hobart 10%, draw 16%, Preston Lions 73%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Preston Lions to win (73%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: South Hobart 0–1 Preston Lions. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
South Hobart10%fair 9.53 · @8.00
Draw16%fair 6.23 · @5.50
Preston Lions73%fair 1.36 · @1.22
2.25Expected goals
0.44South Hobart xG
1.81Preston Lions xG
54%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–119%
0–217%
0–011%
0–310%
1–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: South Hobart 0.4 – 1.8 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✓
73%
1.36
1.22
Double chance
Preston Lions or draw✓
90%
1.12
1.05
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
54%
1.86
1.62
Draw no bet
Preston Lions (draw no bet)✓
87%
1.14
–
Asian handicap
Preston Lions -1 (Asian handicap)
60%
1.67
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
First team to score
Preston Lions to score first✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Preston Lions ahead at half-time✓
48%
2.06
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston Lions / FT Preston Lions✓
45%
2.20
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
13.21
–
Recent results
South Hobart – last 6
LWWDLW
25 Oct
@ Wollongong Wolves
0–2
L
18 Oct
@ Lions
2–1
W
5 Sep
vs Devonport City
5–1
W
29 Aug
vs Kingborough Lions
2–2
D
23 Aug
vs Devonport City
0–3
L
8 Aug
vs Riverside
5–2
W
2.3Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Preston Lions – last 6
LDLDLD
22 Oct
@ Lions
1–2
L
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
0.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between South Hobart and Preston Lions.
What is the prediction for South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
Our pick is Preston Lions to win with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
On our numbers South Hobart have a 10% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Preston Lions 73%.
How many goals will there be in South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
Our predicted score is South Hobart 0–1 Preston Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is South Hobart vs Preston Lions?
South Hobart vs Preston Lions (Australian Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Darcy Street.
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.
