Preston Lions FC vs Wollongong Wolves FC

Match details. Australian Championship, Group Stage - 1. Kick-off is Thu 15 Oct, 09:30 Lagos time. It is played at Genis Steel Stadium, Melbourne.

What's at stake. Preston Lions FC are 2nd on 0 points after 0 games, level on points with South Melbourne. Wollongong Wolves FC are 1st on 0 points after 0 games, level on points with Sydney United.

Form. Preston Lions FC have won five, drawn three and lost two of their last ten, 1.8 points a game. Their last five, newest first: L D L D W. Wollongong Wolves FC have won two, drawn one and lost seven of their last ten, 0.7 points a game. Their last five, newest first: L W W L L.

The numbers. Preston Lions FC score 2.1 and concede one a game in their last seven at home, with three clean sheets. Preston Lions FC average 12.7 shots (5.3 on target), 5.3 corners and 1.0 cards a game. Wollongong Wolves FC score 1.4 and concede 2.2 a game over their last ten, with one clean sheet and three games without a goal. Wollongong Wolves FC average 11.8 shots (4.5 on target), 4.4 corners and 1.7 cards a game.

The read. Preston Lions FC to win. An open game. Their goals for and against make Preston Lions FC the likelier winners; Preston Lions FC are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Preston Lions FC. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 2.5 goals at 74%.

The bets. Best bet: Over 2.5 Goals at 1.51, 74% on the records (Preston Lions FC: over 2.5 goals in 5 of 7 at home; Wollongong Wolves FC: over 2.5 goals in 8 of 10). The safer one: Preston Lions FC or Wollongong Wolves FC at 1.17 (80%). Backup: Preston Lions FC or Wollongong Wolves FC at 1.17. It often rescues the bet, but it is no guarantee. Leave: Wollongong Wolves FC or Over 2.5 Goals (the call backs Preston Lions FC); Under 4.5 Goals (no unders on an open read); Wollongong Wolves FC or Over 1.5 Goals (the call backs Preston Lions FC). Predicted score: Preston Lions FC 2-1 Wollongong Wolves FC (10% chance).