South Melbourne vs Preston Lions Prediction, Live H2H & Live Stats | 17 July 2026
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17/07/2026 22:15
MATCH INTRO
South Melbourne vs Preston Lions takes place on 17 July 2026 in. Betiball's match analysis compares recent form, home and away performance, scoring records, defensive numbers and head-to-head data to estimate the most likely outcome.
Explore the latest South Melbourne vs Preston Lions prediction, including 1X2 probabilities, expected score, Under/Over 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score and key match statistics. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:15.
- South Melbourne are currently 5th with 41 points after 26 matches.
- Preston Lions sit 4th with 45 points from 26 matches.
- Our algorithm prediction: South Melbourne to win with probability 40%.
- Head-to-head history favors South Melbourne, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Preston Lions have one win, while no 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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South Melbourne vs Preston Lions - Prediction & Odds
2026-07-17 22:15
40
25
35
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2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
2.10
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STANDINGS UP TO
17/07/2026
| Overall Table | PTS | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oakleigh Cannons | 54 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 56 | 24 | 32 |
| 02 Hume City | 49 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 51 | 36 | 15 |
| 03 Avondale FC | 47 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 65 | 34 | 31 |
| 04 | 45 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41 | 19 | 22 |
| 05 South Melbourne | 41 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 39 | 36 | 3 |
| 06 Heidelberg United | 40 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42 | 34 | 8 |
| 07 Caroline Springs George Cross | 38 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 35 | 34 | 1 |
| 08 St Albans Saints | 34 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 43 | -7 |
| 09 Dandenong City SC | 33 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 31 | 4 |
| 10 Melbourne Heart (Youth) | 30 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 11 Altona Magic | 28 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 42 | -14 |
| 12 Bentleigh greens | 24 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27 | 51 | -24 |
| 13 Green Gully Cavaliers | 18 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 23 | 52 | -29 |
| 14 Dandenong Thunder | 15 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23 | 65 | -42 |
Head To Head
10/04/2026 22:00
Preston Lions
0 - 3
South Melbourne
AUS VPL
15/06/2025 00:00
South Melbourne
2 - 1
Preston Lions
AUS VPL
07/03/2025 02:00
Preston Lions
2 - 0
South Melbourne
AUS VPL
21/05/2024 03:00
Preston Lions
2 - 5
South Melbourne
AUS CUP
23/07/2013 02:30
South Melbourne
4 - 2
Preston Lions
FFV Cup
13/06/2009 22:00
South Melbourne
6 - 2
Preston Lions
AUS VPL
South Melbourne
5
83%
Draw
0
0%
Preston Lions
1
17%
Played games
Goals
Scored
42
Avg. per game
1.50
Conceded
39
Avg. per game
1.39
Scored
41
Avg. per game
1.52
Conceded
21
Avg. per game
0.78
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
5 (83%)1 (17%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
4 (67%)2 (33%)
In last 28 matches
YesNo
21 (75%)7 (25%)
In last 28 matches
NoYes
20 (74%)7 (26%)
South Melbourne
Recent matches
Preston Lions
Under /Over
(82%)23 5(18%)
1.5
Full Time
Under /Over
(63%)17 10(37%)
Under /Over
(39%)11 17(61%)
1.5
1st Half
Under /Over
(22%)6 21(78%)
Under /Over
(46%)13 15(54%)
1.5
2nd Half
Under /Over
(44%)12 15(56%)
/Yes
(43%)12 16(57%)
Both scored
(Yes/No)
No /Yes
(33%)9 18(67%)
GOALS BY TIME PERIOD
South Melbourne
Preston Lions
Shots
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
50%
Total passes
—
Avg. — / game
Accurate
—
Ball possession
52%
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
OTHERS
South Melbourne
28
Played games
Preston Lions
27
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.36
10
Clean sheets
13
0.48
5.36
150
Corners
151
5.59
0.00
0
Throw-ins
0
0.00
0.00
0
Offsides
0
0.00
0.00
0
GK saves
0
0.00
South Melbourne
DISCIPLINARY
Preston Lions
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
1.46
41
30
1.11
0.00
0
0
0.00
0.00
0
Fouls
0
0.00
0.00
0
Tackles
0
0.00
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