South Melbourne vs Preston Lions | Prediction | Victoria NPL | 18/07

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18 Jul 2026 01:15

South Melbourne and Preston Lions face each other in an official match of the 2026 Victoria NPL season. The game takes place at Lakeside Stadium on Saturday, 18/07/2026, at 06:15 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for South Melbourne Football Club vs Preston Lions Football Club, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for South Melbourne vs Preston Lions

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.50

1.50

Confidence

70%

Last updated: 14-07-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

We strongly suggest taking the total to go over 2.5 goals in this matchup between South Melbourne and Preston Lions.

With the high quality of attacking talent on display coupled with the questionable defence of both teams, this bet has a great chance of hitting.

Our prediction is: Preston Lions to win the 1st half

Preston Lions is a tough opponent to face, particularly away from home. They have enough dangerous attacking weapons to deal some damage up front, while the defence is quite solid as well.

It would not be a shock if they come in and give their hosts South Melbourne a bit of a scare in the early going.

That is why we recommend taking Preston Lions to win the first half.

Hellas preview

South Melbourne comes into the match having played 20 games in the Victoria NPL so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.55 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 1 draws, and 9 losses.

South Melbourne's attack has scored 31 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Victoria NPL, averaging 1.55 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.55.

The offence system of South Melbourne is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 1.6.

South Melbourne's Latest Results

Preston Lions Football Club preview

On the other hand, Preston Lions comes into the match having played 19 games in the Victoria NPL so far. They have recorded 12 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses.

Preston Lions's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Victoria NPL, averaging 1.58 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.58.

The offence system of Preston Lions is led by as the top scorer of the season. The has scored 0 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, , who has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.84 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.84.

Preston Lions's Latest Results