Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 24 March

Preston Lions

D L L L L

8th place in Victorian State League Division 1

1 - 1

24/03/2023 05:30

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

W W D L L

9th place in Victorian State League Division 1

Victorian State League Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth) on 24 March 2023 (kick-off: 05:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth) preview before placing your bet.

Preston Lions are currently 8th with 36 points after 26 matches.
Melbourne Heart (Youth) sit 9th with 36 points from 26 matches.

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 24/03/2023

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

Preston Lions Last 6 matches

12/03/2023 00:00

Western United FC NPL 0 - 1 Preston Lions Aus VD1

03/03/2023 04:45

Dandenong City SC 1 - 4 Preston Lions Aus VD1

25/02/2023 00:00

Werribee City 0 - 1 Preston Lions Aus VD1

17/02/2023 05:00

Preston Lions 1 - 2 Pascoe Vale SC Aus VD1

20/08/2022 01:00

Box Hill United SC 0 - 3 Preston Lions AUS VS L

13/08/2022 04:00

Preston Lions 5 - 1 Ballarat City FC AUS VS L

Win

83%

Draw

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Melbourne Heart (Youth)

11/03/2023 00:00

Brunswick City 2 - 1 Melbourne Heart (Youth) Aus VD1

05/03/2023 00:00

Melbourne Heart (Youth) 6 - 3 Eastern Lions SC Aus VD1

27/02/2023 05:15

FC Bulleen Lions 3 - 0 Melbourne Heart (Youth) Aus VD1

17/02/2023 05:30

Northcote City 1 - 2 Melbourne Heart (Youth) Aus VD1

25/01/2020 22:30

Perth Glory (Youth) 0 - 1 Melbourne Heart (Youth) AUS YL

12/01/2020 01:00

Melbourne Victory FC (Youth) 2 - 3 Melbourne Heart (Youth) AUS YL

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

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

Preston Lions

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.88

Scored

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.12

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 26 matches

YesNo

17 (65%)9 (35%)

In last 26 matches

NoYes

14 (54%)12 (46%)

Preston Lions

Recent matches

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Under /Over

(77%)20 6(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(92%)24 2(8%)

Under /Over

(31%)8 18(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(58%)15 11(42%)

Under /Over

(62%)16 10(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(69%)18 8(31%)

/Yes

(65%)17 9(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(77%)20 6(23%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston Lions

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Shots

Preston Lions

Total shots

11.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Total shots

11.64 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston Lions Pass Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Preston Lions

2014

Avg. 77.46 / game

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

1051

Avg. 40.42 / game

OTHERS

Preston Lions

Played games

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.08

6.35

165

Corners

105

4.04

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Preston Lions

DISCIPLINARY

Melbourne Heart (Youth)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.35

1.31

0.04

0.08

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth) Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth) on 24 March 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.

Preston Lions vs Melbourne Heart (Youth) Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston Lions's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Melbourne Heart (Youth)'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 Preston Lions and Melbourne Heart (Youth) sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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