Preston Lions vs Melbourne Knights – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Football Australian NPL Victoria Preston Lions - Melbourne Knights
Result
3:0
18/07/2025 at 06:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NPL Victoria - Round 22

Match Stats

Ball Possession
56%44%
Total shots
155
Shots on target
102
Corner Kicks
62
Red Cards
01
Total shots
155
Shots on target
102
Shots off target
53
Corner Kicks
62
Goalkeeper Saves
27

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 31', 1 - 0, ,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 0)
  • 60', 2 - 0, ,
  • 72', 3 - 0, ,
  • 88', 🟥,

Chances of winning


Preston Lions
55.2%
Draw
23.6%
Melbourne Knights
21.2%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
67.7% 18.3% 14%

Our Initial ML Estimation

70.8% 17.5% 13.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Preston Lions has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-12.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, indicating that Preston Lions's form might have worsened.
  • Melbourne Knights has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+7.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting Melbourne Knights's recent form is better than expected.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Preston Lions than the current prediction. (+15.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Preston Lions, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Melbourne Knights than the current prediction. (-7.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Melbourne Knights, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Preston Lions - Melbourne Knights Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.66
    (1.34)
    3.88
    (4.95)
    4.33
    (6.46)
    9.1%
    (10.3%)

  • The most likely Over/Under: 2.75
  • What is the prediction for Preston Lions - Melbourne Knights?
  • Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Preston Lions will win (votes: 4 - 66.7%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 33.3%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • A leader and an outsider will face off in this match (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NPL Victoria (Play Offs: Quarter~finals) and 14 in the zone Relegation ~ Victoria Premier League).
    • Preston Lions is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • Melbourne Knights has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
    • Preston Lions may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • In this match, Preston Lions is the team to beat.
    • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Preston Lions won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 1:0.
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Preston Lions - Melbourne Knights were as follows:
    04.04.2025 Melbourne Knights - Preston Lions 0:1
    Latest results of Preston Lions
    Australian NPL Victoria Table
    2025
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Avondale FC ✔ 24174359:263355
    2Heidelberg Utd ✔ 24174352:223055
    3Dandenong Thunder ✔ 24155455:292650
    4Oakleigh Cannons ✔ 24143754:322245
    5Preston Lions24125737:28941
    6Hume City24105937:38-135
    7Dandenong City24810641:37434
    8Green Gully2487938:39-131
    9South Melbourne24771029:38-928
    10St Albans24761144:47-327
    11Altona Magic24561319:37-1821
    12Port Melbourne Sharks24441622:58-3616
    13Melbourne Victory U21 ✔ 24431734:56-2215
    14Melbourne Knights ✔ 24431726:60-3415

          Promotion ~ NPL Victoria (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
          Promotion ~ NPL Victoria (Play Offs: Quarter~finals)
          Relegation ~ Victoria Premier League

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    Avondale FC is Qualified for NPL Victoria (Play Offs Semi~finals)
    Heidelberg Utd is Qualified for NPL Victoria (Play Offs Semi~finals)
    Dandenong Thunder is Qualified for NPL Victoria (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Oakleigh Cannons is Qualified for NPL Victoria (Play Offs Quarter~finals)
    Melbourne Victory U21 is Relegated to Victoria Premier League
    Melbourne Knights is Relegated to Victoria Premier League