Our Preston Lions vs Avondale Prediction: 2-1
Preston Lions vs Avondale in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 09:30 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Preston Lions vs Avondale prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd
Preston Lions will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Australia NPL Victoria loss to Heidelberg Utd on March 8. In that match, Preston Lions saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 59 |
 Heidelberg Utd | 42% | 0 (8) | - | 59 |
Avondale's Last Match – Dandenong Thunder vs Avondale
Avondale will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Australia NPL Victoria victory over Dandenong Thunder, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Avondale recorded 49% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dandenong Thunder | 51% | 0 (1) | - | 65 |
 Avondale | 49% | 0 (5) | - | 55 |
Preston Lions vs Avondale Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Avondale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 0.41 | Defence Strength | 0.8 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Avondale average 1.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.