| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 56:24 | +32 | 54 | |
| 2 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 41:19 | +22 | 51 | |
| 3 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 51:36 | +15 | 49 | |
| 4 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 65:34 | +31 | 47 | |
| 5 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 39:36 | +3 | 41 | |
| 6 | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42:34 | +8 | 40 | |
| 7 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 35:34 | +1 | 38 | |
| 8 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 35:31 | +4 | 37 | |
| 9 | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 36:43 | -7 | 34 | |
| 10 | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 42:42 | 0 | 30 | |
| 11 | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 28:42 | -14 | 28 | |
| 12 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 27:51 | -24 | 24 | |
| 13 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 23:52 | -29 | 18 | |
| 14 | 26 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 23:65 | -42 | 15 |
Welcome to our Preston Lions vs Green Gully Cavaliers prediction for the NPL Victoria match on Jul 31, 2026, at 10:30 UTC. Preston Lions are strong favorites with a 65% win probability, while Green Gully Cavaliers face an uphill battle with just a 10% chance.
Preston Lions are in exceptional home form, collecting four wins and one draw from their last five matches across all competitions. They defeated Bentleigh Greens 1-0, Newcastle Jets 3-2, Hume City 2-1, and North Sunshine Eagles 1-0, with a goalless draw at South Melbourne. Green Gully Cavaliers have been less consistent on the road, with two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five away outings. Their results include a 0-0 draw at Dandenong City, a 3-1 win over Dandenong Thunder, but a 1-3 loss to Altona Magic and a 2-1 victory at South Melbourne.
The head-to-head record is one-sided: Preston Lions have won all three previous meetings. The most recent clash on Apr 24, 2026 ended in a comprehensive 4-0 away win for Preston Lions. Earlier encounters include a 1-0 away victory and a 3-2 home success. Green Gully Cavaliers have never beaten Preston Lions, and there have been no draws.
Preston Lions sit 2nd in the NPL Victoria standings with 42 points from 21 matches (13 wins, 3 draws, 5 losses). They boast the best away record in the division and a solid home tally. Green Gully Cavaliers are not among the top 12 teams listed, indicating a lower league position and a significant performance gap.
We calculate the win probability as follows: Preston Lions have a 65% chance of winning, a draw is at 25%, and Green Gully Cavaliers have a 10% chance. These percentages are derived from bookmaker odds (1.31 home, 2.52 draw, 6.70 away) and adjusted for the perfect head-to-head record, strong home form, and league table gap. The data clearly points to a home victory.
Bookmakers offer odds of 1.31 for a Preston Lions win, 2.52 for the draw, and 6.70 for a Green Gully Cavaliers shock. These NPL Victoria betting tips mirror our analysis. Based on the stats, our match prediction is a comfortable home win for Preston Lions, likely with a clean sheet โ they have conceded just 16 goals in 21 league games.