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
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers play Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 6 January 2026 at 21:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Marsaxlokk: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.16 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Marsaxlokk scores 1.29 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 59%, Marsaxlokk 62%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 38%, Marsaxlokk 53%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.16 vs 1.13. Sliema Wanderers: 7.6 shots per match, Marsaxlokk: 7.8.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.59. Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 76-90+ (9 goals). Marsaxlokk: 31-45+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
2 H2H matches: 0-2-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Sliema Wanderers | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 48% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.34 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Marsaxlokk is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.8 pts / match - 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.
Marsaxlokk is 11% better for: goals scored per match.
1.16 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.29 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers scores in 81% of matches (26 of 32 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 26% (9 of 34 matches).
Marsaxlokk scores in 79% of matches (27 of 34 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Sliema Wanderers
Over / Under — Marsaxlokk
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Marsaxlokk is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.41 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.28 | 2.51 | • 2.47 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 45% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 66% | ▼ 62% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▲ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Sliema Wanderers 0 - 2 - 0 Marsaxlokk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 is the head-to-head record between Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Sliema Wanderers won 0, Marsaxlokk won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.16 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 62% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 3-0-2 (1.80 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.