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

Australia · Victoria NPLSat, 18 Jul 2026

South Melbourne

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Sat, 18 Jul 202606:15

0 : 0

Full time

Preston Lions

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Pre-match win probability

43.8%South Melbourne23.6%Draw32.6%Preston Lions

Our prediction

Away · South Melbourne

South Melbourne vs Preston Lions listed tip from the board.

Odds2.75
Confidence43.8%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • South Melbourne 43.8%
  • Draw 23.6%
  • Preston Lions 32.6%

Season statistics

Victoria NPL · highlighted side is stronger

South MelbournePreston Lions

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals22.7% · 1.032.3% · 10
1.5 goals19.5% · 1.25.4% · 4.33
2.5 goals14.2% · 1.6510.6% · 2.2
3.5 goals8.9% · 2.6216.3% · 1.44

Both teams to score

Yes57.6%
No42.4%

Double chance

1X52.9%
X247.1%

Match result

South Melbourne2.05
Draw3.8
Preston Lions2.75

Both teams to score

Yes57.6% · 1.62
No42.4% · 2.2

1X

Chance52.9%
Odds1.4

X2

Chance47.1%
Odds1.57

South Melbourne

Chance43.8%
Odds2.05

Draw

Chance23.6%
Odds3.8

Preston Lions

Chance32.6%
Odds2.75

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Away at 2.75

South MelbournePreston Lions
Recent form50%50%
Attack50%50%
Defence50%50%
Goals model50%50%
Overall57%43%

South Melbourne vs Preston Lions: prediction & preview

Australia · Victoria NPL · Sat, 18 Jul 2026

South Melbourne meet Preston Lions in the Australia, Victoria NPL on 18 July 2026 at 06:15 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 0–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is South Melbourne at 2.05. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 43.8% 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 (1.65, about 57.1% 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.

South Melbourne vs Preston Lions FAQs

4 questions

What time is South Melbourne vs Preston Lions?

Kickoff is 06:15 on 18 July 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

Which outcome is shortest on South Melbourne vs Preston Lions?

South Melbourne is the shortest 1X2 price at 2.05. The margin-adjusted share is about 43.8%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.65 and under 2.5 is 2.2.

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.

South Melbourne vs Preston Lions prediction, H2H and stats