Preston Lions vs South Melbourne Prediction, H2H Stats and Preview

26.08.2026
Genis Steel Stadium
1.91
3.80
3.20

Live game details

Preston Lions South Melbourne
37’ yellowcard O. Kubilay
42’ subst L. Brooks for G. Albano
48’ goal C. Cuba
58’ yellowcard T. Giannakopoulos
60’ goal J. Painter-Andrews
76’ yellowcard N. Bonada
83’ subst S. Nigro for M. Bozinovski
83’ subst N. Bonada for D. Lazarevski
86’ goal A. Cocks
90’ subst B. Juach for J. Swibel
90’ subst A. Cocks for J. Lampard
90’ subst D. Folino for J. Romero
90’ subst C. Cuba for G. Mihailidis
90’ subst D. Yoo for M. Mikkola

Compare teams

Preston Lions South Melbourne
Won 4 in last 10 gamesWon 5 in last 10 games
Not won 6 in last 10 gamesNot won 5 in last 10 games
Lost 3 in last 10 gamesLost 3 in last 10 games
Draw 3 in last 10 gamesDraw 2 in last 10 games
Last five games
WLDLD
WDWDW
Last 5 home/away only
DDLWW
WWLLW

Predictions

2 on Draw

Over 2.5 goals

Score Tip - 2:2

Game Stats Game Odds

Head to Head matches

  • 18.07.26 FT
    South Melbourne
    Preston Lions
    0
    0
  • 11.04.26 FT
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    0
    3
  • 15.06.25 FT
    South Melbourne
    Preston Lions
    2
    1
  • 07.03.25 FT
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    2
    0

Latest games stats

Preston Lions South Melbourne
Over 1.5
80%80%
Over 2.5
60%50%
Over 3.5
20%10%
Average Scored
1.601.40
Average Conceded
0.901.00

Power rank last games

Power rank - Team strength (goals, victories, possession, corners, attacking pressure and defense performance).
Team W D L GOALS O2.5 BTTS POWER
Preston Lions
4
3
3
16:9
60%
50%
104.6
South Melbourne
5
2
3
14:10
50%
70%
108.6

Preston Lions (home only) team power rank.

Team W D L GOALS O2.5 BTTS POWER
Preston Lions
5
3
2
17:9
60%
50%
116.4

South Melbourne (away only) team power rank.

Team W D L GOALS O2.5 BTTS POWER
South Melbourne
7
1
2
19:7
50%
50%
131.5

Preston Lions vs South Melbourne is one of the upcoming Australia Australia Cup matches where recent form, team stats and power rank numbers can add useful context before kick-off. Preston Lions come into this game with a power rank of 104.6, while South Melbourne have a power rank of 108.6, giving a quick statistical snapshot of both teams ahead of this Australia Australia Cup fixture.

The power rank section is most useful when combined with recent results, scoring trends, defensive numbers and home or away performance in Australia Australia Cup. It helps show each team recent level and overall consistency, offering extra context for the Preston Lions vs South Melbourne prediction beyond the main match tip.

Preston Lions last results

  • 31.10 FT
    South Hobart
    Preston Lions
    W
    1
    2
  • 22.10 FT
    Lions
    Preston Lions
    L
    2
    1
  • 15.10 FT
    Preston Lions
    Wollongong Wolves
    D
    0
    0
  • 05.09 FT
    Avondale
    Preston Lions
    L
    2
    0
  • 29.08 FT
    Preston Lions
    Altona Magic
    D
    1
    1
  • 26.08 FT
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    L
    1
    2
  • 22.08 FT
    Dandenong City
    Preston Lions
    D
    0
    0
  • 19.08 FT
    Preston Lions
    Melbourne City II
    W
    4
    0
  • 16.08 FT
    Preston Lions
    Dandenong Thunder
    W
    3
    0
  • 12.08 FT
    Brunswick Juventus FC
    Preston Lions
    W
    1
    4

South Melbourne last results

  • 29.10 FT
    Canberra FC
    South Melbourne
    W
    0
    2
  • 23.10 FT
    South Melbourne
    Sydney United
    D
    1
    1
  • 17.10 FT
    Sutherland Sharks
    South Melbourne
    W
    0
    1
  • 10.10 FT
    South Melbourne
    Melbourne Victory
    D
    1
    1
  • 15.09 FT
    South Melbourne
    Lions
    W
    3
    1
  • 11.09 FT
    Oakleigh Cannons
    South Melbourne
    L
    2
    1
  • 06.09 FT
    South Melbourne
    Heidelberg United
    W
    2
    1
  • 29.08 FT
    Sunshine Georgies
    South Melbourne
    L
    1
    0
  • 26.08 FT
    Preston Lions
    South Melbourne
    W
    1
    2
  • 23.08 FT
    South Melbourne
    Heidelberg United
    L
    1
    2