Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana: match statistics
Floriana presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors have an impressive record of 16 victories with just 3 defeats and an excellent away streak with 78% of matches won and 56% clean sheets. In the last 5 matches, Floriana earned 2.2 points per match, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 3. Sliema Wanderers has a balanced home record (42% wins, 33% draws) but weaker overall form with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 encounters. The difference in team quality is visible in the goal difference—Floriana has a +10 goal difference away, while Sliema has a zero balance at home. Given the qualitative advantage and form of the visitors, a victory for Floriana is the most probable scenario, although Sliema's home experience could make the match competitive.
Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sliema Wanderers played against Floriana in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Floriana has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.16 goals per game and allows 1.12. Floriana scores 1.60 and allows 0.80. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 52% of Floriana's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 48%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Floriana has the higher season xG average, 1.16 to 1.14 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 7.5 shots per game, while Floriana takes 7.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Floriana leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.76 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Floriana, it is minutes 16-30 (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Floriana presents decidedly better form and statistics this season. The visitors have an impressive record of 16 victories with just 3 defeats and an excellent away streak with 78% of matches won and 56% clean sheets. In the last 5 matches, Floriana earned 2.2 points per match, scoring 9 goals and conceding only 3. Sliema Wanderers has a balanced home record (42% wins, 33% draws) but weaker overall form with 1.8 points per match in the last 5 encounters. The difference in team quality is visible in the goal difference—Floriana has a +10 goal difference away, while Sliema has a zero balance at home. Given the qualitative advantage and form of the visitors, a victory for Floriana is the most probable scenario, although Sliema's home experience could make the match competitive.
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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
| Sliema Wanderers | Floriana | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.49 |
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.
Floriana is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 2.2 pts / game - Floriana
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.
Floriana is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.16 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.6 goals / game - Floriana
Floriana is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 0.8 goals / game - Floriana
Sliema Wanderers scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Floriana keeps a clean sheet in 40% (10 of 25 meczów).
Floriana scores in 80% of games (20 of 25 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 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 - Sliema Wanderers
Over / Under - Floriana
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.
Floriana is 45% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.32 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.92 pts / game - Floriana
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Floriana - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +5 |
* 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sliema Wanderers
Floriana
* 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
| Sliema Wanderers | Liga | Floriana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.28 | 2.49 | • 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 43% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 28% | 30% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 66% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 74% | ▼ 64% |
^ 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 Sliema Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Floriana. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 0:1 Floriana. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sliema Wanderers and Floriana?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sliema Wanderers won 0, Floriana won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.16 goals per game on average and Floriana 1.60. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 52% of Floriana's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Floriana in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Floriana 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana?
The statistical background for Sliema Wanderers vs Floriana — 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.