This pair of sides are relishing a fine season so far and matches like this one could be key. Read up on Preston Lions - Western United II!
- Preston Lions have the most points from losing position (12) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (16) in Victoria Premier League 2
This has all the signs of an absorbing game with lots of spark and energy as both teams are well refreshed since they last saw competitive action. Get this show on the road!
Preston Lions form and stats
Preston Lions have collected 10 points from their Victoria Premier League 2 home games so far after 3-1-3.
Preston Lions's last game was hosting Dandenong City (placed 4th) and winning 2-1.
Ahead of that match, Preston Lions lost 1-3 at home to Werribee City.Some goal stats: A review of the 12 most recent league matches reveals that 9 of them had at least one goal from each side.
The Preston fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 7 matches. On the other hand, Preston Lions have conceded 10 goals.
Western United II form and stats
As the visiting team in Victoria Premier League 2 matches, Western United II have produced an overall stat of 5-0-3 so far.
Western United II are travelling again after losing away to Pascoe Vale in their previous match (2-3).
A loss against Brunswick City was the result prior to that, in a home game.The travelling fans enjoy Western's attacking play in away games, having scored 15 goals in 8 league matches away.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have battled previously this season: Western United II - Preston Lions 0-1. Stats for the previous three meetings featuring these two contenders are: three wins for Preston, zero draws and zero wins for Western United II. Over 2,5 goals: two times; under 2,5 goals: one game.
Preston Lions missing players
Western United II missing players
| Preston Lions | Western United II | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 16 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 28 | 10 | 2 | Scored | S | 0 | 15 | 22 |
| 21 | 10 | 1 | Conceded | C | 1 | 8 | 16 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 75% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 62% | 50% |
| 62% | 71% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 50% | 44% |
| 31% | 14% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 38% | 25% |
| 19% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 25% | 12% |
| 69% | 86% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 38% | 31% |
| 25% | 14% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 38% | 38% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 25% | 31% |
| 6.7 | 5.7 | 4 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| 4.8 | 4.7 | 7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 9 | 5.9 | 5.2 |
| 2.6 | 2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 11.5 | 11.4 | 15 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 10.6 | 9.9 |
| 4.2 | 4.1 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| 42% | 34% | 33% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 38% | 32% |
| 8.7 | 7.9 | 13 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 17 | 10.6 | 10.1 |
| 3.7 | 4.3 | 9 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 8 | 5.1 | 4.5 |
- All of Preston Lions's home-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- Preston Lions have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Preston Lions have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Preston Lions have the most points from losing position (12) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Preston Lions haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
- Western United II have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals (16) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (8) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Victoria Premier League 2
- Western United II haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Preston Lions | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 30 |
| 2 | Kingston City | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 24 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 27 |
| 3 | Western United II | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 27 |
| 4 | Dandenong City | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 26 |
| 5 | Eastern Lions | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 25 |
| 6 | Werribee City | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 23 |
| 7 | Northcote City | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 23 |
| 8 | Manningham United Blues | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 23 |
| 9 | Melbourne City II | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 34 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 14 | -3 | 22 |
| 10 | Langwarrin | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 20 | -9 | 22 |
| 11 | Brunswick City | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -5 | 20 |
| 12 | Pascoe Vale | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 31 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 14 | -7 | 20 |
| 13 | Bulleen Lions | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 30 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 19 |
| 14 | Moreland Zebras | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 | -12 | 14 |
