Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers exhibit a solid home advantage with 44% of home matches won and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have a better average xG in home matches (1.30) than Marsaxlokk in away matches (1.13), indicating superior chance creation. Marsaxlokk presents unstable away form with 38% losses and a poor recent run (only 0.8 points per match in the last 5 games). Sliema controls the game on their pitch with 54% possession and an FTS rate of only 22%. Although the hosts' advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 18% for the visitors) is smaller, the more stable home form and Marsaxlokk's weaker disposition in recent weeks favor a victory for Sliema Wanderers, though a draw remains a realistic scenario.
Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sliema Wanderers played against Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 6, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Marsaxlokk has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.29. Marsaxlokk scores 1.29 and allows 1.07. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 50% of Marsaxlokk's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 43%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.09 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 8.3 shots per game, while Marsaxlokk takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Marsaxlokk leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Marsaxlokk, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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 exhibit a solid home advantage with 44% of home matches won and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have a better average xG in home matches (1.30) than Marsaxlokk in away matches (1.13), indicating superior chance creation. Marsaxlokk presents unstable away form with 38% losses and a poor recent run (only 0.8 points per match in the last 5 games). Sliema controls the game on their pitch with 54% possession and an FTS rate of only 22%. Although the hosts' advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 18% for the visitors) is smaller, the more stable home form and Marsaxlokk's weaker disposition in recent weeks favor a victory for Sliema Wanderers, though a draw remains a realistic scenario.
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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.40 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.4 pts / game - Marsaxlokk
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 16% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.29 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is 21% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.07 goals / game - Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers scores in 86% of games (12 of 14 meczów), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 meczów).
Marsaxlokk scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 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 - Marsaxlokk
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 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1 pts / game - Marsaxlokk
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.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% 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 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). 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
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
* 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.79 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sliema Wanderers's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Marsaxlokk. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 0:0 Marsaxlokk. 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 Marsaxlokk?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.50 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 50% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.