Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers presents decidedly better home form with 45% of matches won at home and an impressive record of 45% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches, while Hibernians record a negative balance of -4 away and an alarming 0% clean sheets. The visitors lose half of their away matches and in 50% of cases fail to score on foreign pitches. Although the recent form of both teams in the last five matches is mixed, Sliema's advantage at home and Hibernians' weakness away favors a victory for the hosts. Higher average xG (1.25 vs 1.23) and better defensive effectiveness in home matches further support this prediction.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sliema Wanderers played against Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Hibernians has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 1.12. Hibernians scores 1.71 and allows 1.65. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 59% of Hibernians's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 59%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.15 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 8.1 shots per game, while Hibernians takes 6.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Hibernians leads at halftime in 24% and scores 1.06 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Hibernians, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 50% 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 5.00 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
Sliema Wanderers presents decidedly better home form with 45% of matches won at home and an impressive record of 45% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches, while Hibernians record a negative balance of -4 away and an alarming 0% clean sheets. The visitors lose half of their away matches and in 50% of cases fail to score on foreign pitches. Although the recent form of both teams in the last five matches is mixed, Sliema's advantage at home and Hibernians' weakness away favors a victory for the hosts. Higher average xG (1.25 vs 1.23) and better defensive effectiveness in home matches further support this prediction.
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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 | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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.
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.
Hibernians is 33% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.71 goals / game - Hibernians
Sliema Wanderers is 47% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.12 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.65 goals / game - Hibernians
Sliema Wanderers scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 meczów).
Hibernians scores in 71% of games (12 of 17 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Hibernians
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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.12 pts / game - Hibernians
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 35%. 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 | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Hibernians
* 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 | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.41 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Hibernians. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 1:3 Hibernians. 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 Hibernians?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.29 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.71. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 59% of Hibernians's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hibernians 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.