Northcote City vs Preston Lions: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 July

Northcote City

W W L W D

6th place in Victorian State League Division 1

2 - 0

21/07/2023 06:30

Preston Lions

D L L L L

8th place in Victorian State League Division 1

Victorian State League Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Northcote City vs Preston Lions on 21 July 2023 (kick-off: 06:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Northcote City vs Preston Lions preview before placing your bet.

Northcote City are currently 6th with 37 points after 26 matches.
Preston Lions sit 8th with 36 points from 26 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Preston Lions, who have won 1 of the last 1 meetings. Northcote City have no wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

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

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

STANDINGS UP TO 21/07/2023

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

01 Dandenong City SC	49	26	15	4	7	45	30	15
02 Manningham United Blues	44	26	12	8	6	57	44	13
03 Western United FC NPL	43	26	13	4	9	44	30	14
04 Kingston City	41	26	12	5	9	47	43	4
05 Eastern Lions SC	39	26	12	3	11	37	40	-3
06 Northcote City	37	26	11	4	11	42	40	2
07 FC Bulleen Lions	36	26	11	3	12	49	40	9
08 Preston Lions	36	26	9	9	8	37	36	1
09 Melbourne Heart (Youth)	36	26	11	3	12	54	56	-2
10 Langwarrin	36	26	11	3	12	50	56	-6
11 Werribee City	31	26	8	7	11	39	45	-6
12 Brunswick City	31	26	9	4	13	35	44	-9
13 Brunswick Juventus	29	26	8	5	13	30	39	-9
14 Pascoe Vale SC	26	26	8	2	16	35	58	-23

Head To Head

21/04/2023 06:30

Preston Lions

2 - 1

Northcote City

Aus VD1

Northcote City

Draw

Preston Lions

100%

Northcote City Last 6 matches

14/07/2023 06:15

Pascoe Vale SC 1 - 2 Northcote City Aus VD1

07/07/2023 06:30

Northcote City 3 - 0 Brunswick City Aus VD1

27/06/2023 05:30

Northcote City 1 - 3 Melbourne Knights FFV Cup

23/06/2023 06:30

Northcote City 0 - 0 FC Bulleen Lions Aus VD1

16/06/2023 06:30

Northcote City 1 - 2 Werribee City Aus VD1

13/06/2023 05:30

Northcote City 1 - 1 FC Clifton Hill A FFA Cup

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Preston Lions

14/07/2023 06:30

Preston Lions 0 - 2 Kingston City Aus VD1

07/07/2023 06:30

Brunswick Juventus 0 - 0 Preston Lions Aus VD1

30/06/2023 06:30

Preston Lions 2 - 2 Langwarrin Aus VD1

23/06/2023 06:30

Melbourne Heart (Youth) 1 - 1 Preston Lions Aus VD1

16/06/2023 06:30

Preston Lions 0 - 0 Manningham United Blues Aus VD1

09/06/2023 06:30

Preston Lions 2 - 2 Western United FC NPL Aus VD1

Win

Draw

83%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Victorian State League...

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

Played games

Northcote City

Preston Lions

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.85

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

17 (65%)9 (35%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

17 (65%)9 (35%)

Northcote City

Recent matches

Preston Lions

Under /Over

(88%)23 3(12%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

Under /Over

(46%)12 14(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(31%)8 18(69%)

Under /Over

(54%)14 12(46%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(62%)16 10(38%)

/Yes

(73%)19 7(27%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(65%)17 9(35%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Northcote City

Preston Lions

Shots

Northcote City

Total shots

8.58 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston Lions

Total shots

11.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Northcote City Pass Preston Lions

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Northcote City

Played games

Preston Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.23

5.19

135

Corners

165

6.35

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Northcote City

DISCIPLINARY

Preston Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.42

2.35

0.15

0.04

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Northcote City vs Preston Lions Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Northcote City vs Preston Lions on 21 July 2023 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 Victorian State League Division 1 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.

Northcote City vs Preston Lions Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Northcote City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston Lions'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.

Victorian State League Division 1 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 Victorian State League Division 1 standings and the Victorian State League Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Northcote City and Preston Lions sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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