THE READ
Match details. Australian Championship, Group Stage - 5. Kick-off is Fri 13 Nov, 09:30 Lagos time. It is played at Genis Steel Stadium, Melbourne.
What's at stake. Preston Lions FC are 2nd on 7 points after 4 games, 3 points clear of Sutherland Sharks. Lions FC are 1st on 9 points after 4 games, 3 points clear of Sydney United.
Form. Preston Lions FC have won four, drawn three and lost three of their last ten, 1.5 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W W L D L. Lions FC have won eight, drawn none and lost two of their last ten, 2.4 points a game. Their last five, newest first: W W W L L.
The numbers. Preston Lions FC score 1.8 and concede 0.6 a game in their last five at home, with three clean sheets. Preston Lions FC average 13.9 shots (6.1 on target), 5.5 corners and 1.8 cards a game. Lions FC score 2.4 and concede one a game over their last ten, with four clean sheets. Lions FC average 16.9 shots (6.5 on target), 8.8 corners and 1.5 cards a game.
Head to head. The last time they met, on 22 Oct 2026, it finished Preston Lions FC 1-2 Lions FC.
The case against. Preston Lions FC's record still gives them 30% to win.
The read. Lions FC to win. An open game. Lions FC are the stronger side on form and the table; both teams' records favour Lions FC. Their goals for and against point to an open game. Their records put over 1.5 goals at 85%, over 2.5 at 65%, under 4.5 at 90%.
The bets. Best bet: Over 1.5 Goals at 1.19, rated 76% (Preston Lions FC: over 1.5 goals in 4 of 5 at home; Lions FC: over 1.5 goals in 9 of 10). Full cover: GG/NG 2+: No at 1.19. Whenever the best bet loses, this one wins. Predicted score: Preston Lions FC 1-2 Lions FC (8% chance).
The agreed story. Lions FC or the draw, an open game. The app, the Bank and the tipsters together.
So. A close match: the safest pick that fits.
PICKSONE LIST
RESULT
Preston Lions FC to Win to Nil: NoIN CODES
1.16
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 10 of 10 (100%)83.3%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 90%
Draw or Over 2.5 GoalsPAGE ONLY
no price yet
PRE 5 of 5 (100%) · LIO 7 of 10 (70%)80.8%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 7 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 80%
Lions FC or Draw (1UP)PAGE ONLY
no price yet
LIO 4 of 5 (80%) · PRE 9 of 10 (90%)80.1%
Lions FC scored first 2 of last 5, led or was unbeaten in 4 · led or was unbeaten in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC trailed or failed to win in 3 of 5 at home
2nd Half - Double Chance: Draw or Lions FCPAGE ONLY
1.38
LIO 9 of 10 (90%) · PRE 3 of 5 (60%)74.2%
Lions FC: the bet landed in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · both last 10: 80% · on half-time scores
Lions FC or Over 2.5 GoalsPAGE ONLY
no price yet
LIO 10 of 10 (100%) · PRE 3 of 5 (60%)71.6%
Lions FC: the bet landed in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · both last 10: 85%
Preston Lions FC (2:0 handicap)LEANPAGE ONLY
no price yet
PRE 5 of 5 (100%) · LIO 4 of 10 (40%)68.3%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 4 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 65%
Double Chance: Draw or Lions FCLEANPAGE ONLY
1.45
LIO 8 of 10 (80%) · PRE 3 of 5 (60%)67.7%
Lions FC unbeaten in 8 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC failed to win 3 of 5 at home · both last 10: 70%
Double Chance: Preston Lions FC or Lions FCHELD · the odds board 79%
1.26
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 10 of 10 (100%)55.1%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 85%
Lions FC 1UPLEANPAGE ONLY
no price yet
LIO 4 of 5 (80%) · PRE 9 of 10 (90%)45.3%
Lions FC scored first 2 of last 5, led in 4 · led in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC trailed in 1 of 5 at home
GOALS
no price yet
PRE 4 of 5 (80%) · LIO 10 of 10 (100%)92.7%
Preston Lions FC: over 0.5 goals in 4 of 5 at home · Lions FC: over 0.5 goals in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 90%
Over 1.5 GoalsMAININ CODES
1.19
PRE 4 of 5 (80%) · LIO 9 of 10 (90%)81.3%
Preston Lions FC: over 1.5 goals in 4 of 5 at home · Lions FC: over 1.5 goals in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 85%
Over 2.5 GoalsLEANPAGE ONLY
1.62
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 7 of 10 (70%)61.7%
Preston Lions FC: over 2.5 goals in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC: over 2.5 goals in 7 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 65%
BOTH TEAMS SCORE
Both Teams to Score - YesLEANHELD · the odds board 65%
1.54
PRE 2 of 5 (40%) · LIO 6 of 10 (60%)37.6%
Preston Lions FC: both scored in 2 of 5 at home · Lions FC: both scored in 6 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 55%
PRESTON LIONS FC GOALS
Preston Lions FC Over 0.5 GoalsPAGE ONLY
no price yet
PRE 4 of 5 (80%) · LIO 6 of 10 (60%)58%
Preston Lions FC scored in 4 of 5 at home · Lions FC conceded in 6 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 65%
Preston Lions FC Under 1.5 goalsLEANHELD · the odds board 60%
1.66
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 7 of 10 (70%)40.2%
Preston Lions FC scored under 1.5 in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC conceded under 1.5 in 7 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 65%
LIONS FC GOALS
Lions FC Over 0.5 GoalsPAGE ONLY
no price yet
LIO 10 of 10 (100%) · PRE 2 of 5 (40%)72.4%
Lions FC scored in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · Preston Lions FC conceded in 2 of 5 at home · both last 10: 80%
HALVES
1st Half Preston Lions FC to Win to Nil: NoPAGE ONLY
1.28
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 10 of 10 (100%)83.6%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 85% · on half-time scores
1st Half - GG/NG: NoPAGE ONLY
1.24
PRE 5 of 5 (100%) · LIO 8 of 10 (80%)82.8%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 8 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 90% · on half-time scores
Preston Lions FC to Score In Both Halves: NoPAGE ONLY
1.30
PRE 3 of 5 (60%) · LIO 10 of 10 (100%)81.2%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 3 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 10 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 90% · on half-time scores
Both Halves Over 1.5: NoHELD · the odds board 85%
1.18
PRE 5 of 5 (100%) · LIO 9 of 10 (90%)63.8%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 95% · on half-time scores
CORNERS
Over 8.5 CornersPAGE ONLY
no price yet
PRE 4 of 5 (80%) · LIO 8 of 10 (80%)80%
Preston Lions FC's games: over 8.5 corners in 4 of 5 at home · Lions FC's games: over 8.5 corners in 8 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 80%
CARDS
no price yet
PRE 4 of 5 (80%) · LIO 7 of 10 (70%)76.7%
Preston Lions FC's games: over 1.5 cards in 4 of 5 at home · Lions FC's games: over 1.5 cards in 7 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 80%
OTHER
GG/NG 2+: NoFULL COVERIN CODES
1.19
PRE 5 of 5 (100%) · LIO 9 of 10 (90%)77%
Preston Lions FC: the bet landed in 5 of 5 at home · Lions FC: the bet landed in 9 of 10 (last 10, all venues) · both last 10: 95%
THE BANK
THE BANKER MENU
LIONS FC TO SCORE
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136 OF 144
PRICE NOT KEPT
The tips call a clear winner in a league averaging 2.9+ goals a game.
DRAW OR LIONS FC (1UP)
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137 OF 146
PRICE NOT KEPT
The tips call a clear winner and every tip has the favourite winning by 2+.
OVER 1.5 CARDS
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718 OF 767
PRICE NOT KEPT
The Bank expects 4.5+ cards.
Other bets the bookie sells that won 9 times in 10 or more on games like this one, in each of three spells: 20-24 Oct, 25-29 Oct and 30 Oct-2 Nov. The price is low because the bookie expects it too. A bet with no price yet, or one under 1.09, is not in any code.
THE BANK'S READ
OVER 1.5 GOALS
89%
VERY GOOD · 80/83
OVER 2.5 GOALS
86%
VERY GOOD · 65/78
UNDER 4.5 GOALS
89%
OKAY · 85/90
PRESTON LIONS FC OR DRAW
47%
NO · 80/85
LIONS FC OR DRAW
82%
OKAY · 80/85
Each line from both sides' own league games this season, set against their league (4 and 4 games). The two numbers after each read are the line's okay and very good marks.