Dandenong Thunder and Preston Lions face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 06:15 (UK Time), in a Victoria NPL 2026 match. The game will take place at Dandenong Thunder's home ground, the George Andrews Reserve.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Dandenong Thunder Football Club and Preston Lions Football Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions
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Double Chance: Draw or Preston Lions
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Dandenong Thunder preview
Dandenong Thunder heads into the match with the following record in the Victoria NPL: in 10 matches, Dandenong Thunder Football Club secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.1 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Dandenong Thunder Football Club's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 3 victories so far.
Dandenong Thunder has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 13 goals, of which 13 were scored in the Victoria NPL, resulting in an average of 1.3 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Dandenong Thunder has conceded 13 goals in the Victoria NPL (an average of 1.3 per game) and 13 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Preston Lions preview
Preston Lions comes into the game with 10 matches played so far in the Victoria NPL. They have secured 5 victories, 2 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.7 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses.
Preston Lions Football Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 19 goals during this period. Of that total, 19 were netted in the Victoria NPL, with an average of 1.9 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.9.
Preston Lions Football Club's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 1.1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 11 goals in 10 matches, averaging 1.1 per match.
Head to head: Dandenong Thunder vs Preston Lions
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Dandenong Thunder
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L W |
2 |
| Home | D W L L D |
1 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.6 | 1.8 | 3.4 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1 | 1.6 |
| Conceded | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.18 | 0.96 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 0.86 | 1.73 |
Preston Lions
Australia - Victoria NPL
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Home | L W D L W |
1.4 |
| Away | W D L W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Scored | 1.9 | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| Conceded | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 40% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 1.95 | 1.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.64 | 1.6 | 1.68 |
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