Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly matched. Sliema Wanderers presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and an 8% goal concession rate per match, making them a dangerous opponent at home. Gzira United, despite weaker away results (only 17% wins), is experiencing an excellent moment - they have collected as many as 13 points in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.23 vs 1.02), but the visitors have scored 8 goals in their last five fixtures, which proves improved efficiency. Taking into account Gzira's high goal average in away matches (3.25) and the fact that both teams have similar goal differences over the season, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although Sliema's slight home advantage gives them a chance for victory.
Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sliema Wanderers played against Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on March 13, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Gzira United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.12 goals per game and allows 1.12. Gzira United scores 1.31 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 50% of Gzira United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 42%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.15 to 1.08 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 7.6 shots per game, while Gzira United takes 7.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Gzira United leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.77 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). For Gzira United, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 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, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
The match promises to be very evenly matched. Sliema Wanderers presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and an 8% goal concession rate per match, making them a dangerous opponent at home. Gzira United, despite weaker away results (only 17% wins), is experiencing an excellent moment - they have collected as many as 13 points in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.23 vs 1.02), but the visitors have scored 8 goals in their last five fixtures, which proves improved efficiency. Taking into account Gzira's high goal average in away matches (3.25) and the fact that both teams have similar goal differences over the season, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although Sliema's slight home advantage gives them a chance for victory.
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
| Sliema Wanderers | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 44% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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.
Gzira United is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.4 pts / game - Gzira United
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.
Gzira United is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.12 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.31 goals / game - Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers is 23% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.38 goals / game - Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 games), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 games).
Gzira United scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 games), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Sliema Wanderers
Over / Under - Gzira United
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 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.31 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.23 pts / game - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| 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 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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
Sliema Wanderers
Gzira United
* 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 | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.69 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 49% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 43% | • 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 30% | • 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 67% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 81% | 74% | • 73% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sliema Wanderers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gzira United. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 2:1 Gzira United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.12 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.31. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Gzira United 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.