Preston Lions (W) vs Essendon Royals (W): Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 14 August

Prediction

Preston Lions (W)

LLLDW

12th place in VIC Women’s Premier League

? - ?

14/08/2026 02:00

Essendon Royals (W)

WWLLW

2nd place in VIC Women’s Premier League

VIC Women’s Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston Lions (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 14 August 2026 (kick-off: 02:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston Lions (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) preview before placing your bet.

Preston Lions (W) will face Essendon Royals (W) in VIC Women’s Premier League on August 14, 2026 at 02:00.
Preston Lions (W) are currently 12th with 20 points after 21 matches.
Essendon Royals (W) sit 2nd with 44 points from 21 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 14/08/2026

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

01 Box Hill (W)	47	21	15	2	4	57	24	33
02 Essendon Royals (W)	44	21	14	2	5	57	24	33
03 FC Bulleen Lions (W)	43	21	13	4	4	51	20	31
04 Avondale FC (W)	41	21	13	2	6	51	22	29
05 South Melbourne (W)	39	21	11	6	4	42	20	22
06 Alamein (W)	36	21	11	3	7	28	22	6
07 Boroondara Eagles (W)	34	20	11	1	8	41	31	10
08 Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)	26	19	8	2	9	33	36	-3
09 Spring Hills FC (W)	26	21	8	2	11	25	30	-5
10 Heidelberg United (W)	23	21	6	5	10	32	40	-8
11 Keilor Park (W)	23	21	6	5	10	22	37	-15
12 Preston Lions (W)	20	21	5	5	11	25	41	-16
13 Melbourne City Youth(W)	7	20	2	1	17	20	78	-58
14 Bentleigh Greens (W)	5	21	1	2	18	15	74	-59

Preston Lions (W) Last 6 matches

18/07/2026 09:00

Avondale FC (W) 3 - 0 Preston Lions (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

14/07/2026 17:30

Boroondara Eagles (W) 1 - 2 Preston Lions (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

10/07/2026 15:15

Preston Lions (W) 2 - 2 FC Bulleen Lions (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

04/07/2026 12:00

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

VIC Women’s Premier League

26/06/2026 17:30

Preston Lions (W) 0 - 1 Spring Hills FC (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

07/06/2026 12:00

Preston Lions (W) 0 - 3 Box Hill (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Essendon Royals (W)

18/07/2026 12:00

Melbourne City Youth(W) 1 - 3 Essendon Royals (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

15/07/2026 16:45

FC Bulleen Lions (W) 2 - 4 Essendon Royals (W)

Australia Victorian Women's Cup

11/07/2026 12:00

Essendon Royals (W) 3 - 0 Keilor Park (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

04/07/2026 09:00

Avondale FC (W) 4 - 2 Essendon Royals (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

30/06/2026 17:00

Alamein (W) 0 - 0 Essendon Royals (W)

Australia Victorian Women's Cup

27/06/2026 12:00

Essendon Royals (W) 1 - 2 FC Bulleen Lions (W)

VIC Women’s Premier League

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Played games

Preston Lions (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.75

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.67

Scored

Avg. per game

2.64

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.09

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 12 home matches

YesNo

9 (75%)3 (25%)

In last 12 home matches

NoYes

10 (91%)1 (9%)

Preston Lions (W)

Recent matches

Essendon Royals (W)

Under /Over

(92%)11 1(8%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)10 1(9%)

Under /Over

(42%)5 7(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(64%)7 4(36%)

Under /Over

(67%)8 4(33%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)7 4(36%)

/Yes

(50%)6 6(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(73%)8 3(27%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston Lions (W)

Essendon Royals (W)

Shots

Preston Lions (W)

Total shots

10.27 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Essendon Royals (W)

Total shots

13.20 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Preston Lions (W) Pass Essendon Royals (W)

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

51%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston Lions (W)

Played games

Essendon Royals (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.25

Clean sheets

0.18

4.33

Corners

5.73

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Preston Lions (W)

DISCIPLINARY

Essendon Royals (W)

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.92

0.64

0.00

0.09

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

Melbourne City Youth(W)

Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)

AUS

NEXT MATCHES

07/24

Essendon Royals (W)

Melbourne Victory FC Youth(W)

Heidelberg United (W)

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

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston Lions (W) vs Essendon Royals (W) on 14 August 2026 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.

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

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