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Preston Lions vs South Melbourne Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

Australia · Australia CupWed, 26 Aug 2026

Preston Lions

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Wed, 26 Aug 202610:30

1 : 2

Full time

South Melbourne

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Pre-match win probability

38.4%Preston Lions26.8%Draw34.8%South Melbourne

Our prediction

Away or Draw · Preston Lions

Preston Lions vs South Melbourne listed tip from the board.

Odds1.53
Confidence38.4%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Preston Lions 38.4%
  • Draw 26.8%
  • South Melbourne 34.8%

Season statistics

Australia Cup · highlighted side is stronger

Preston LionsSouth Melbourne

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals22.5% · 1.042.6% · 9
1.5 goals19.2% · 1.225.8% · 4
2.5 goals13.4% · 1.7511.4% · 2.05
3.5 goals8.5% · 2.7516.7% · 1.4

Both teams to score

Yes57.6%
No42.4%

Double chance

1X51.5%
X248.5%

Match result

Preston Lions2.45
Draw3.5
South Melbourne2.7

Both teams to score

Yes57.6% · 1.62
No42.4% · 2.2

1X

Chance51.5%
Odds1.44

X2

Chance48.5%
Odds1.53

Preston Lions

Chance38.4%
Odds2.45

Draw

Chance26.8%
Odds3.5

South Melbourne

Chance34.8%
Odds2.7

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Away or Draw at 1.53

Preston LionsSouth Melbourne
Recent form50%50%
Attack50%50%
Defence50%50%
Goals model50%50%
Overall52%48%

Preston Lions vs South Melbourne: prediction & preview

Australia · Australia Cup · Wed, 26 Aug 2026

Preston Lions meet South Melbourne in the Australia, Australia Cup on 26 August 2026 at 10:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 1–2.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Preston Lions at 2.45. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 38.4% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.75, about 53.9% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.62.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Preston Lions vs South Melbourne FAQs

4 questions

What time is Preston Lions vs South Melbourne?

Kickoff is 10:30 on 26 August 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

Which outcome is shortest on Preston Lions vs South Melbourne?

Preston Lions is the shortest 1X2 price at 2.45. The margin-adjusted share is about 38.4%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.75 and under 2.5 is 2.05.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.62. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.

Preston Lions vs South Melbourne prediction, H2H and stats