South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21 head to head game preview and prediction
On the 18 July 2026 at 02:30 UTC meet South Melbourne FC vs Preston Lions FC U21 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
Australia
Team Standings
| # | Team | MP | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 7 | South Melbourne FC | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| 12 | Preston Lions FC U21 | 18 | -18 | 17 |
| ... | ... | ... | ... | ... |
South Melbourne FC performance highlights
South Melbourne FC have over 1.5 goals in their last 19 games.
South Melbourne FC have over 0.5 first half goals in their last 5 games.
South Melbourne FC have over 0.5 second half goals in their last 9 games.
Preston Lions FC U21 performance highlights
Preston Lions FC U21 have over 2.5 goals in their last 4 games.
Preston Lions FC U21 have over 0.5 second half goals in their last 6 games.
South Melbourne FC last games
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-11 | Dandenong City SC - South Melbourne FC | 1 - 2 (HT: 1 - 0) W |
| 2026-07-05 | South Melbourne FC - Dandenong Thunder SC | 3 - 0 (HT: 1 - 0) W |
| 2026-06-28 | South Melbourne FC - Green Gully | 3 - 2 (HT: 1 - 1) W |
| 2026-06-20 | Bentleigh Greens SC - South Melbourne FC | 2 - 0 (HT: 1 - 0) L |
| 2026-06-07 | South Melbourne FC - Altona Magic U23 | 2 - 3 (HT: 1 - 1) L |
Preston Lions FC U21 last games
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Preston Lions FC U21 - Hume City FC U21 | 5 - 0 (HT: 2 - 0) W |
| 2026-07-05 | Avondale - Preston Lions FC U21 | 4 - 0 (HT: 3 - 0) L |
| 2026-06-27 | George Cross U23 - Preston Lions FC U21 | 3 - 0 (HT: 0 - 0) L |
| 2026-06-21 | Heidelberg United FC - Preston Lions FC U21 | 1 - 3 (HT: 0 - 0) W |
| 2026-05-31 | St. Albans Saints U21 - Preston Lions FC U21 | 1 - 0 (HT: 0 - 0) L |
H2H: South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21
| KickOff | Home team - Away team | Results | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-11 | Preston Lions FC U21 - South Melbourne FC | 1 - 3 (HT: 1 - 1) | Australia - NPL Victoria U23 |
| 2025-06-14 | South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21 | 3 - 2 (HT: 2 - 0) | Australia - NPL Victoria U23 |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 0.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 1.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 2.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 5 | 71% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 3.5 goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 3.5 goals | Over 3.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 0.5 First Half Goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 4 | 57% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 1.5 First Half Goals
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 3 | 33% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 0.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 1.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 2.5 Team Goals Scored
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 4 | 44% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 0.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 0.5 goals | Over 0.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 6 | 86% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 1.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 6 | 67% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Over 2.5 Team Goals Conceded
| Team | Total Games | Over 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 3 | 33% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 2 | 29% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Scored in First Half
| Team | Total Games | Scored in First Half | Scored in First Half (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 4 | 44% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 2 | 29% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Scored in Second Half
| Team | Total Games | Scored in Second Half | Scored in Second Half (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 8 | 89% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 3 | 43% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Both Teams To Score
| Team | Total Games | Both Teams To Score | Both Teams To Score (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 7 | 78% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 2 | 29% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Both Teams To Score Twice
| Team | Total Games | Both Teams To Score Twice | Both Teams To Score Twice (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 3 | 33% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 1 | 14% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Win with more than 1 goal
| Team | Total Games | Win with more than 1 goal | Win with more than 1 goal (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 2 | 22% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 2 | 29% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21: Win with more than 2 goals
| Team | Total Games | Win with more than 2 goals | Win with more than 2 goals (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Melbourne FC | 9 | 2 | 22% |
| Preston Lions FC U21 | 7 | 1 | 14% |
South Melbourne FC - Preston Lions FC U21 last 2 months Goals Statistics details
The table below shows the extended goals stats for South Melbourne FC and Preston Lions FC U21. 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 South Melbourne FC or Preston Lions FC U21 has managed to score or concede a goal in their last games in the last 2 months.
| Stats | South Melbourne FC | Preston Lions FC U21 | South Melbourne FC (%) | Preston Lions FC U21 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Games | 9 | 7 | ||
| Over 0.5 goals | 9 | 7 | 100% | 100% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 9 | 5 | 100% | 71% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8 | 5 | 89% | 71% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 6 | 4 | 67% | 57% |
| Over 0.5 First Half Goals | 8 | 4 | 89% | 57% |
| Over 1.5 First Half Goals | 3 | 3 | 33% | 43% |
| Over 0.5 Team Goals Scored | 8 | 3 | 89% | 43% |
| Over 1.5 Team Goals Scored | 6 | 3 | 67% | 43% |
| Over 2.5 Team Goals Scored | 4 | 3 | 44% | 43% |
| Over 0.5 Team Goals Conceded | 8 | 6 | 89% | 86% |
| Over 1.5 Team Goals Conceded | 6 | 3 | 67% | 43% |
| Over 2.5 Team Goals Conceded | 3 | 2 | 33% | 29% |
| Scored in First Half | 4 | 2 | 44% | 29% |
| Scored in Second Half | 8 | 3 | 89% | 43% |
| Both Teams To Score | 7 | 2 | 78% | 29% |
| Both Teams To Score Twice | 3 | 1 | 33% | 14% |
| Win with more than 1 goal | 2 | 2 | 22% | 29% |
| Win with more than 2 goals | 2 | 1 | 22% | 14% |
