Our Melbourne City NPL vs Preston Lions Prediction: 0-0
Melbourne City NPL vs Preston Lions in the Australia NPL Victoria is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. A cagey affair is expected, with a 0-0 draw being the most probable result given both teams' defensive approach.
This Melbourne City NPL vs Preston Lions 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
Melbourne City NPL's Last Match – Melbourne City NPL vs Brunswick City
Melbourne City NPL will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Australia Victoria Premier League 1 stalemate against Brunswick City on September 14.
Preston Lions's Last Match – Preston Lions vs St Albans Saints
Preston Lions will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 Australia NPL Victoria success over St Albans Saints on February 20. In that match, Preston Lions saw 53% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston Lions | 53% | 0 (6) | - | 70 |
 St Albans Saints | 47% | 0 (1) | - | 54 |
Melbourne City NPL vs Preston Lions Stats
Key Stats
| Melbourne City NPL | Preston Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Attacking Strength | 0.94 |
| 0 | Defence Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Melbourne City NPL are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Preston Lions average 1.6 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Melbourne City NPL 25-15
Preston Lions 16-10
What are the odds for this match?
Melbourne City NPL to win: @4.1
Draw: @3.75
Preston Lions to win: @1.666