Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 April

Essendon Royals (W)

W W W W L

4th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

1-3

05/04/2025 01:30

Preston Lions (W)

W D L D W

9th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

VIC Women’s Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) on 05 April 2025 (kick-off: 01:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) preview before placing your bet.

Essendon Royals (W) are currently 4th with 38 points after 22 matches.
Preston Lions (W) sit 9th with 23 points from 22 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Preston Lions (W) to win with probability 54%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Essendon Royals (W) and Preston Lions (W) have each won 1 of the last 3 meetings, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

01:30

2025-04-05

Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) - Prediction & Odds

Essendon Royals (W)

Preston Lions (W)

2025-04-05 01:30

STANDINGS UP TO 05/04/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Heidelberg United (W)	50	22	16	2	4	52	31	21
02 FC Bulleen Lions (W)	45	22	14	3	5	57	29	28
03 Box Hill (W)	43	22	13	4	5	47	29	18
04 Essendon Royals (W)	38	22	12	2	8	49	38	11
05 South Melbourne (W)	37	22	10	7	5	43	25	18
06 Alamein (W)	35	22	11	2	9	33	28	5
07 Boroondara Eagles (W)	29	22	9	2	11	32	39	-7
08 Spring Hills FC (W)	28	22	7	7	8	31	31	0
09 Preston Lions (W)	23	22	6	5	11	34	43	-9
10 Emerging Athlete Program (W)	20	22	5	5	12	33	65	-32
11 Bentleigh Greens (W)	14	22	4	2	16	27	41	-14
12 Brunswick Juventus (W)	13	22	4	1	17	20	59	-39

Head To Head

30/08/2024 09:30

Preston Lions (W)

1 - 0

Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

16/08/2024 10:30

Preston Lions (W)

2 - 2

Essendon Royals (W)

AUS WPL

25/05/2024 05:00

Essendon Royals (W)

2 - 1

Preston Lions (W)

AUS WPL

Essendon Royals (W)

33%

Draw

33%

Preston Lions (W)

33%

Essendon Royals (W) Last 6 matches

29/03/2025 04:15

Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 3 Spring Hills FC (W) AUS WPL

21/03/2025 08:30

Box Hill (W) 2 - 2 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

15/03/2025 07:30

Brunswick Juventus (W) 0 - 1 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

30/08/2024 09:30

Preston Lions (W) 1 - 0 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

24/08/2024 05:00

Essendon Royals (W) 2 - 2 Alamein (W) AUS WPL

16/08/2024 10:30

Preston Lions (W) 2 - 2 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Preston Lions (W)

29/03/2025 05:00

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 0 - 3 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL

22/03/2025 04:00

Alamein (W) 2 - 0 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL

14/03/2025 09:30

Spring Hills FC (W) 1 - 1 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL

07/09/2024 05:30

Preston Lions (W) 2 - 3 Heidelberg United (W) AUS WPL

30/08/2024 09:30

Preston Lions (W) 1 - 0 Essendon Royals (W) AUS WPL

24/08/2024 05:00

Heidelberg United (W) 2 - 2 Preston Lions (W) AUS WPL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Essendon Royals (W)

Preston Lions (W)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.26

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.70

Scored

Avg. per game

0.73

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 23 matches

YesNo

18 (78%)5 (22%)

In last 23 matches

NoYes

11 (50%)11 (50%)

Essendon Royals (W)

Recent matches

Preston Lions (W)

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)18 4(18%)

Under /Over

(43%)10 13(57%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)11 11(50%)

Under /Over

(61%)14 9(39%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)10 12(55%)

/Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)14 8(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Essendon Royals (W)

Preston Lions (W)

Shots

Essendon Royals (W)

Total shots

12.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston Lions (W)

Total shots

14.57 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Essendon Royals (W) Pass Preston Lions (W)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Essendon Royals (W)

Played games

Preston Lions (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.26

Clean sheets

0.14

4.09

Corners

101

4.59

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.83

Offsides

0.86

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Essendon Royals (W)

DISCIPLINARY

Preston Lions (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.57

0.64

0.00

0.05

1.39

Fouls

2.73

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Heidelberg United (W)

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How We Build the Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) on 05 April 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this VIC Women’s Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Essendon Royals (W) vs Preston Lions (W) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Essendon Royals (W)'s recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston Lions (W)'s away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

VIC Women’s Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live VIC Women’s Premier League standings and the VIC Women’s Premier League form table to understand exactly where Essendon Royals (W) and Preston Lions (W) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our VIC Women’s Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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