South Melbourne vs Preston Lions

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Preston Lions favourites at 55% (South Melbourne 24%, draw 21%). That rests on expected goals of 1.73 to 1.03 and 8 wins in Preston Lions's last 10 matches to 4 for South Melbourne. South Melbourne lead the head-to-head 6-2, which keeps it from being more one-sided. It put over 2.5 goals at 58% and both teams scoring at 50%. It ended 0-0, a draw the model had put at 21%.

Key facts before the match

• Preston Lions have won 5 matches in a row.
• They last met on 11 Apr 2026, when South Melbourne won 3-0.
• 9 of the last 10 meetings had three or more goals.