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

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
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1George Cross32104:137
    2Oakleigh Cannons32017:526
    3South Melbourne32015:326
    4Heidelberg Utd32014:316
    5Hume City32014:406
    6Bentleigh Greens31112:114
    7Melbourne City U2131115:6-14
    8Preston Lions33009:183
    9Avondale FC31025:413
    10Altona Magic31025:6-13
    11Dandenong Thunder30122:4-21
    12St Albans30121:6-51
    13Dandenong City31114:5-10
    14Green Gully30031:9-80

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