Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23 head to head game preview and prediction
On the 05 June 2026 at 08:15 UTC meet Preston Lions FC U21 vs Melbourne City U23 in Australia in a game that we all expect to be very interesting. Both teams try to perform well in NPL Victoria U23. This general info table below illustrates best the game details about the upcoming clash. Although everyone expects this to be a tight game it's predicted as in our football predictions section.
General Info
Team Standings
| # | Team | MP | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 1 | Melbourne City U23 | 14 | 42 | 33 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 11 | Preston Lions FC U21 | 14 | -12 | 14 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
Preston Lions FC U21 performance highlights
Preston Lions FC U21 have conceded over 0.5 goals in their last 4 games.
Melbourne City U23 performance highlights
Melbourne City U23 have won their last 5 games.
Melbourne City U23 have scored over 1.5 goals in their last 9 games.
Preston Lions FC U21 last games
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 | Preston Lions FC U21 - Oakleigh Cannons FC | 3 - 2 (HT: 1 - 1) W |
| 2026-05-16 | Altona Magic U23 - Preston Lions FC U21 | 1 - 0 (HT: 1 - 0) L |
| 2026-05-08 | Preston Lions FC U21 - Dandenong City SC | 4 - 2 (HT: 2 - 1) W |
| 2026-05-02 | Dandenong Thunder SC - Preston Lions FC U21 | 2 - 5 (HT: 0 - 1) W |
| 2026-04-25 | Green Gully - Preston Lions FC U21 | 0 - 2 (HT: 0 - 0) W |
Melbourne City U23 last games
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-24 | Melbourne City U23 - Dandenong Thunder SC | 5 - 0 (HT: 3 - 0) W |
| 2026-05-16 | Green Gully - Melbourne City U23 | 2 - 3 (HT: 1 - 2) W |
| 2026-05-08 | Bentleigh Greens SC - Melbourne City U23 | 0 - 7 (HT: 0 - 6) W |
| 2026-04-26 | Melbourne City U23 - Hume City FC U21 | 2 - 0 (HT: 0 - 0) W |
| 2026-04-19 | Avondale - Melbourne City U23 | 2 - 4 (HT: 0 - 2) W |
H2H: Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | Melbourne City U23 - Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 - 2 (HT: 3 - 1) | Australia - NPL Victoria U23 |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 0.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 1.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 2.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 3.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 0.5 First Half Goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 1.5 First Half Goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 0.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 1.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 2.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 4 | 67% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 0.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 1.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Over 2.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 1 | 14% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 1 | 17% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Scored in First Half
| Team | Total Games | Scored in First Half | Scored in First Half (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Scored in Second Half
| Team | Total Games | Scored in Second Half | Scored in Second Half (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 5 | 83% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Both Teams To Score
| Team | Total Games | Both Teams To Score | Both Teams To Score (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Both Teams To Score Twice
| Team | Total Games | Both Teams To Score Twice | Both Teams To Score Twice (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 3 | 50% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Win with more than 1 goal
| Team | Total Games | Win with more than 1 goal | Win with more than 1 goal (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 4 | 67% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23: Win with more than 2 goals
| Team | Total Games | Win with more than 2 goals | Win with more than 2 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 1 | 14% |
| Melbourne City U23 | 6 | 2 | 33% |
Preston Lions FC U21 - Melbourne City U23 last 2 months Goals Statistics details
The table below shows the extended goals stats for Preston Lions FC U21 and Melbourne City U23. The percentage numbers show the games with specific stats compared to the total games played by each team.
First four stats shown in the table illustrate the total number of goals scored in each football match when the team played.For example if team has 100% for over 0.5 goals, that means that at least 1 goal has been scored in their game.
The first half goals section specifies if there has been a goal or a number of goals scored in the first half of the match.
Team goals scored and team goals conceded show the percentage of games that Preston Lions FC U21 or Melbourne City U23 has managed to score or concede a goal in their last games in the last 2 months.
| Stats | Preston Lions FC U21 | Melbourne City U23 | Preston Lions FC U21 (%) | Melbourne City U23 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Games | 7 | 6 | ||
| Over 0.5 goals | 7 | 6 | 100% | 100% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 6 | 6 | 86% | 100% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 4 | 5 | 57% | 83% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 4 | 5 | 57% | 83% |
| Over 0.5 First Half Goals | 5 | 5 | 71% | 83% |
| Over 1.5 First Half Goals | 3 | 5 | 43% | 83% |
| Over 0.5 Team Goals Scored | 5 | 6 | 71% | 100% |
| Over 1.5 Team Goals Scored | 4 | 6 | 57% | 100% |
| Over 2.5 Team Goals Scored | 3 | 4 | 43% | 67% |
| Over 0.5 Team Goals Conceded | 6 | 3 | 86% | 50% |
| Over 1.5 Team Goals Conceded | 5 | 3 | 71% | 50% |
| Over 2.5 Team Goals Conceded | 1 | 1 | 14% | 17% |
| Scored in First Half | 4 | 5 | 57% | 83% |
| Scored in Second Half | 4 | 5 | 57% | 83% |
| Both Teams To Score | 4 | 3 | 57% | 50% |
| Both Teams To Score Twice | 3 | 3 | 43% | 50% |
| Win with more than 1 goal | 3 | 4 | 43% | 67% |
| Win with more than 2 goals | 1 | 2 | 14% | 33% |