Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: match statistics
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 October 11, 2026. Venue: MFA Centenary Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Gzira United has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, with 0.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.17 goals per game and allows 1.17. Gzira United scores 0.40 and allows 2.60. Games in this league average 2.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 40% of Gzira United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 80%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.16 to 1.03 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 8.8 shots per game, while Gzira United takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Gzira United leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Gzira United, it is minutes 46-60 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.75 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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 have won 3 of their last 5 matches, while Gzira United have failed to win during that period and have suffered 4 defeats. At home, Sliema average 5.5 shots on target per match, compared with Gzira’s 2.67 away from home, suggesting greater consistency in creating attacking threat. The visitors have lost all 3 of their away matches, conceding an average of 3.33 goals per game, compared with the hosts’ 1.5 goals conceded per home match. Sliema also hold a slight edge in chance quality: their home xG is 1.20, while Gzira’s away xG is 1.09. Although the hosts have lost one of their two home matches, the visitors’ defensive frailties and run of away defeats point to a Sliema win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest case for BTTS - No is the teams’ attacking output: Sliema have yet to score at home, while Gzira average just 0.67 goals away. The visitors have scored an average of only 0.4 goals across their last 5 matches, while the hosts have conceded 1.0 goal per game over that span. Sliema have a chance to end their home scoring drought, having averaged 1.4 goals in their last 5 matches, while Gzira conceded as many as 2.6 over the same period. However, this is not enough to back BTTS - Yes: despite this market landing in 67% of Gzira’s away matches, the greater risk remains that at least one team fails to score, particularly the visitors.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Gzira concede an average of 3.33 goals away from home and have conceded 2.6 goals per match across their last five games, giving Sliema a clear opportunity to score. However, it is worth noting that Sliema have yet to score at home, despite averaging 0.93 xG on their own ground, and have scored an average of 1.4 goals across their last five matches. The visitors score just 0.67 goals per away game, so their contribution to the total may be limited. Even so, every Gzira away match so far has featured at least three goals, and the projected total of 2.70 goals supports Over 1.5 goals, without equally strong justification for higher lines.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
A draw at half-time is the most likely outcome: both of Sliema Wanderers’ home matches and 2 of Gzira United’s 3 away matches were level at the break. After the interval, the hosts have the better chance of turning the game in their favor, as Gzira conceded an average of 2.67 goals in the second half away from home and lost that half in all 3 matches. Sliema’s recent form also supports a home win: 3 victories and an average of 1.4 goals scored in their last 5 matches, compared with Gzira’s 0 wins and 0.4 goals. The main risk to this pick is that Sliema have failed to score in either of their 2 home matches so far, making a draw at full-time a significant alternative. Even so, the visitors’ defensive weakness—they have conceded an average of 2.6 goals across their last 5 matches—gives the hosts the strongest chance of deciding the match after the break.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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) | 40% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.13 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.17 |
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 900% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 0.2 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.
Sliema Wanderers is 192% better for: goals scored per game.
1.17 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 0.4 goals / game - Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers is 122% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 2.6 goals / game - Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 games).
Gzira United scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 games), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 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 109% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 0.8 pts / game - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Gzira United - second-half results
Allows 1.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -9 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (1 goal). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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
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 | ▼ 2.33 | 2.75 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | • 83% | 83% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 83% | 88% | ▼ 80% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Sliema Wanderers's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Gzira United. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 1:1 Gzira United. 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 Gzira United?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sliema Wanderers won 2, Gzira United won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.17 goals per game on average and Gzira United 0.40. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 40% of Gzira United's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Gzira United 0-1-4 (0.20 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.