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Preston Lions v Lions: numbers & prediction

Australian Championship · Australia · Genis Steel Stadium
Fri 13 Nov 2026

Lions

WWWLL
Preston Lions 36%Draw 21%Lions 43% Expected goals 1.46 – 1.62
80%
ZoraTips pick

Over 1.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20

9/10Rating
1.20Odds

Picks by market

ResultLions to win43% · @2.40
Double chanceEither team to win79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score61% · @1.57
GoalsOver 1.5 goals80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–29% · fair 11.38

Preston Lions vs Lions prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Preston Lions host Lions in the Australian Championship on Friday 13 November, kicking off at 09:30 WAT at Genis Steel Stadium. Preston Lions sit 2nd with 7 points from 4 games (in the top four), while Lions are 1st on 9 (top of the table). The gap is just 2 points, so three points here could swap their places.

Form guide

Preston Lions – form over the last 5: WWLDL Most recently they beat Wollongong Wolves 2–1 on the road. They score 1.0 and concede 1.2 per game.

Lions – form over the last 5: WWWLL Most recently they beat South Hobart 4–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

On form, Lions have the edge: 2.0 points a game against 1.3.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 22 Oct 2026, finished Lions 2–1 Preston Lions.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Preston Lions 1.5 – 1.6 Lions in expected goals – roughly 3.1 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

  • Match result chances: Preston Lions 36% · draw 21% · Lions 43%.
  • Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.57.

ZoraTips prediction

ZoraTips tip: Over 1.5 goals, rated at 80% confidence at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Preston Lions 1–1 Lions. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.

Result chances

Preston Lions36%fair 2.75 · @2.40
Draw21%fair 4.85 · @3.40
Lions43%fair 2.33 · @2.40
3.08Expected goals
1.46Preston Lions xG
1.62Lions xG
61%Both score
58%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
1–07%
2–26%

From our goals model: Preston Lions 1.5 – 1.6 Lions expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultLions to win43%2.332.40
Double chanceEither team to win79%1.261.25
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score61%1.631.57
Draw no betLions (draw no bet)54%1.85–
Asian handicapPreston Lions +1 (Asian handicap)74%1.36–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals80%1.251.20
Over/under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5 goals58%1.731.67
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals64%1.571.44
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals80%1.251.17
First team to scoreLions to score first50%2.00–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time39%2.56–
Half-time / full-timeHT Lions / FT Lions25%4.05–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–29%11.38–

Recent results

Preston Lions – last 6

WWLDLD
7 Nov@ Wollongong Wolves2–1W
31 Oct@ South Hobart2–1W
22 Oct@ Lions1–2L
15 Octvs Wollongong Wolves0–0D
5 Sep@ Avondale0–2L
29 Augvs Altona Magic1–1D
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5

Lions – last 6

WWWLLW
8 Nov@ South Hobart4–2W
31 Oct@ Wollongong Wolves3–1W
22 Octvs Preston Lions2–1W
18 Octvs South Hobart1–2L
15 Sep@ South Melbourne1–3L
12 Sepvs Peninsula Power1–0W
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5

Head to head

22 Oct 2026Lions v Preston Lions2–1
Preston Lions vs Lions head-to-head page →

Australian Championship table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1South Melbourne4400+510
2Sydney United420206
3Sutherland Sharks4103-14
4Canberra FC4103-44
1Wests APIA4301+510
2Broadmeadow Magic4301+28
3Avondale4202-25
4Adelaide City4004-51
1Bayswater City4301+510
2Oakleigh Cannons4301+49
3Sydney Olympic4103-43
4Marconi Stallions4103-52
1Lions4301+49
2Preston Lions420207
3Wollongong Wolves420205
4South Hobart4103-43

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Preston Lions vs Lions?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Preston Lions vs Lions?

On our numbers Preston Lions have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Lions 43%.

How many goals will there be in Preston Lions vs Lions?

We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Preston Lions vs Lions?

Our predicted score is Preston Lions 1–1 Lions, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.

When is Preston Lions vs Lions?

Preston Lions vs Lions (Australian Championship) kicks off on Friday 13 November 2026 at 09:30 (West Africa Time) at Genis Steel Stadium.

Numbers from ZoraTips' 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.