Balzan vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
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Balzan vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Balzan plays Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Ta'Qali National Stadium.
Recent form
Balzan has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Balzan scores 1.80 goals per game and allows 1.20. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.40 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 80% of Balzan's games and 60% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 80% and 60%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Balzan has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.16 per game. Balzan takes 9.8 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 8.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Balzan leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 60% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Balzan's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.70 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Balzan | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 61% | 49% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sliema Wanderers is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Balzan · 1.8 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Balzan is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.8 goals / game - Balzan · 1.4 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Balzan is 17% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Balzan · 1.4 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Balzan scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 games), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 games).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 60% of games (3 of 5 games), while Balzan keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Balzan
Over / Under - Sliema Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sliema Wanderers is 29% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Balzan · 1.8 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Balzan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 60% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Balzan
Sliema Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Balzan | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.70 | • 2.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 80% | 53% | ▲ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 80% | 50% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 87% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Balzan and Sliema Wanderers play?
Balzan face Sliema Wanderers on September 20, 2026 in Maltese Premier League at Ta'Qali National Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Balzan vs Sliema Wanderers?
Balzan score 1.80 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.40. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 80% of Balzan's matches and 60% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Balzan and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Balzan have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Balzan vs Sliema Wanderers?
The statistical background for Balzan vs Sliema Wanderers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.