Our Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd Prediction: 1-1
Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 1-1 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd 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 – Melbourne City FC 2 vs Preston Lions
Preston Lions will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria success over Melbourne City FC 2 on March 1. In that match, Preston Lions recorded 46% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne City FC 2 | 54% | 0 (3) | - | 52 |
Preston Lions | 46% | 0 (4) | - | 54 |
Heidelberg Utd's Last Match – Heidelberg Utd vs Dandenong City
Heidelberg Utd will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 Australia NPL Victoria defeat against Dandenong City on February 27. In that match, Heidelberg Utd saw 58% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heidelberg Utd | 58% | 0 (4) | - | 83 |
Dandenong City | 42% | 0 (3) | - | 28 |
Preston Lions vs Heidelberg Utd Stats
Key Stats
| Preston Lions | Heidelberg Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.3 |
| 0.41 | Defence Strength | 0.28 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston Lions are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Heidelberg Utd average 2.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Preston Lions 17-9
Heidelberg Utd 24-11
What are the odds for this match?
Preston Lions to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.4
Heidelberg Utd to win: @2.35


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