Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a better overall record (9 wins compared to 6 for Naxxar Lions) and a higher away win percentage (44% vs the hosts' 38% at home). Naxxar Lions have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season, which is an alarming statistic. Sliema Wanderers control possession away from home (52% vs the hosts' 46%), indicating their dominance in play. The visitors' higher shooting accuracy (20% vs 15%) and better xG ratio (1.07 vs 1.36, but with a lower xGA of 1.00 vs 1.16) suggest greater efficiency. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (PPG 1.4 vs 1.8), although the hosts have recently shown improvement. Taking all indicators into account, we predict a victory for Sliema Wanderers.
Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Naxxar Lions played against Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Naxxar Lions has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Naxxar Lions scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 1.76. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.19 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Naxxar Lions's games and 52% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 43%, compared with league averages of 48% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Naxxar Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.39 to 1.15 per game. Naxxar Lions takes 9.5 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 7.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Naxxar Lions leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Naxxar Lions's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 48% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 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
Sliema Wanderers appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a better overall record (9 wins compared to 6 for Naxxar Lions) and a higher away win percentage (44% vs the hosts' 38% at home). Naxxar Lions have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season, which is an alarming statistic. Sliema Wanderers control possession away from home (52% vs the hosts' 46%), indicating their dominance in play. The visitors' higher shooting accuracy (20% vs 15%) and better xG ratio (1.07 vs 1.36, but with a lower xGA of 1.00 vs 1.16) suggest greater efficiency. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (PPG 1.4 vs 1.8), although the hosts have recently shown improvement. Taking all indicators into account, we predict a victory for Sliema Wanderers.
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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
| Naxxar Lions | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.4 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.
Naxxar Lions is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.19 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers is 48% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.76 goals / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.19 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Naxxar Lions scores in 71% of games (15 of 21 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 meczów).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Naxxar Lions
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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Naxxar Lions · 1.43 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Naxxar Lions
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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.10 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 45% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Naxxar LionsGoalVictor Santana dos Santos
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Naxxar Lions's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 1:1 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
Naxxar Lions score 1.33 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.19. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 52% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.