Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans hold a clear advantage as the home side, with excellent form of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and an impressive record of 67% home wins. The team has scored 10 goals in their last 5 games, conceding only 1 goal, which confirms defensive solidity (56% clean sheets at home). Sliema Wanderers are in poor form with only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and have not kept a single clean sheet away from home all season, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Additionally, the hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (55% vs 54%) and offensive efficiency, which, combined with the goal difference (+10 for Hamrun vs +1 for Sliema), confirms a clear favorite. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.46 vs 1.2), suggesting an advantage in creating real goal-scoring opportunities.
Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hamrun Spartans played against Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 31, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Hamrun Spartans has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 0.61. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.28 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 39% of Hamrun Spartans's games and 56% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.22 to 1.17 per game. Hamrun Spartans takes 7.8 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 7.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Hamrun Spartans leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hamrun Spartans's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hamrun Spartans hold a clear advantage as the home side, with excellent form of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and an impressive record of 67% home wins. The team has scored 10 goals in their last 5 games, conceding only 1 goal, which confirms defensive solidity (56% clean sheets at home). Sliema Wanderers are in poor form with only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and have not kept a single clean sheet away from home all season, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Additionally, the hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (55% vs 54%) and offensive efficiency, which, combined with the goal difference (+10 for Hamrun vs +1 for Sliema), confirms a clear favorite. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.46 vs 1.2), suggesting an advantage in creating real goal-scoring opportunities.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Hamrun Spartans | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 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.
Hamrun Spartans is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - Hamrun Spartans · 0.8 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.
Hamrun Spartans is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.28 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.61 goals / game - Hamrun Spartans · 1.22 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans scores in 83% of games (15 of 18 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 meczów).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 56% (10 of 18 meczów).
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 - Hamrun Spartans
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 61%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). 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
Hamrun Spartans
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
| Hamrun Spartans | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.17 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Hamrun Spartans's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 2:0 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Hamrun Spartans and Sliema Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamrun Spartans won 1, Sliema Wanderers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.56 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.28. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 56% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.