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Preston Lions vs Wollongong Wolves Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.09 expected goals for Preston Lions and 1.27 for Wollongong Wolves, a combined total of 2.35. That distribution gives Wollongong Wolves the largest share of the 1X2 market at 41%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 42% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 41% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Draw/Away
68.3% probability
Expected goals
1.09 – 1.27
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Preston Lions home form
8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Wollongong Wolves away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Wollongong Wolves to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 41%, against 32% / 28% / 41% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.09 goals for Preston Lions and 1.27 for Wollongong Wolves, a combined 2.35 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
60%
Double chance 12
72%
Double chance X2
68%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–113.1%
- 0–112.1%
- 1–010.3%
- 0–09.5%
- 1–28.3%
Recent form
Preston Lions
- 2026-10-22T08:30:00.000Z · A vs Lions · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-10-15T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Wollongong Wolves · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-05T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Avondale · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-08-29T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Altona Magic · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-08-26T09:30:00.000Z · H vs South Melbourne · 1-2 (L)
Wollongong Wolves
- 2026-10-25T04:00:00.000Z · H vs South Hobart · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-10-15T08:30:00.000Z · A vs Preston Lions · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-08-30T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Manly United · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-08-23T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Western Sydney Wanderers U23 · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-08-16T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Rockdale City Suns · 2-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Australian Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Melbourne | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 1 | Broadmeadow Magic | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 1 | Oakleigh Cannons | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 1 | South Hobart | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Sutherland Sharks | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Wests APIA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Bayswater City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Lions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Sydney United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Avondale | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Marconi Stallions | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 3 | Wollongong Wolves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Canberra FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Adelaide City | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Sydney Olympic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Preston Lions | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 68.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 48% and over 2.5 goals at 42%.
A 68% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.