South MelbournevsPreston Lions

South Melbourne are 3W-0D-2L in their last 5 (WWLWL), averaging 2.20 scored and 1.20 conceded, while Preston Lions are 5W-0D-0L in their last 5 (WWWWW), averaging 1.80 scored and 0.60 conceded. Both teams scored in 5 of those 10 games and 5 passed 2.5 goals, and Preston Lions hold a 9.0-point power-rating edge (54.7 v 63.6). Goalvio's score-distribution model makes 1-1 the most likely exact scoreline at 14.3% in the Victoria NPL, while Preston Lions holds the strongest overall chance at 43% on the aggregated 1X2 probabilities, with a 46% BTTS chance and 39% for over 2.5 goals.