Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a tightly contested match with a slight inclination towards a draw. Sliema Wanderers hold a solid home record (40% wins, 40% draws) but have shown poor form in their last five outings (merely 0.8 PPG). Conversely, Zabbar St. Patrick has displayed better recent form (1.6 PPG) and impressive away consistency (50% draws, failing to score in only 13% of matches). The xG values are comparable (1.22 vs 1.19), suggesting parity in the quality of chances created. Given the identical goal difference (+1 for both sides in their respective contexts) and the visitors' high propensity for away draws, a share of the points is the most probable scenario. However, Zabbar's current form suggests the visitors have a realistic chance of securing a positive result.
Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sliema Wanderers played against Zabbar St. Patrick in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on January 16, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Sliema Wanderers has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Zabbar St. Patrick has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.19. Zabbar St. Patrick scores 1.25 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Sliema Wanderers's games and 63% of Zabbar St. Patrick's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 38%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 42% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 1.09 per game. Sliema Wanderers takes 7.6 shots per game, while Zabbar St. Patrick takes 7.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Zabbar St. Patrick leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sliema Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Zabbar St. Patrick, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 42% 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 3.00 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
Statistical analysis indicates a tightly contested match with a slight inclination towards a draw. Sliema Wanderers hold a solid home record (40% wins, 40% draws) but have shown poor form in their last five outings (merely 0.8 PPG). Conversely, Zabbar St. Patrick has displayed better recent form (1.6 PPG) and impressive away consistency (50% draws, failing to score in only 13% of matches). The xG values are comparable (1.22 vs 1.19), suggesting parity in the quality of chances created. Given the identical goal difference (+1 for both sides in their respective contexts) and the visitors' high propensity for away draws, a share of the points is the most probable scenario. However, Zabbar's current form suggests the visitors have a realistic chance of securing a positive result.
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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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.43 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.2 pts / game - Zabbar St. Patrick
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 5% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.25 goals / game - Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.19 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.38 goals / game - Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Zabbar St. Patrick keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 meczów).
Zabbar St. Patrick scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - Zabbar St. Patrick
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers · 1.44 pts / game - Zabbar St. Patrick
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Zabbar St. Patrick - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Zabbar St. Patrick
* 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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.56 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 42% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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 Zabbar St. Patrick. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 1:0 Zabbar St. Patrick. 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 Zabbar St. Patrick?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.31 goals per game on average and Zabbar St. Patrick 1.25. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 63% of Zabbar St. Patrick's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Zabbar St. Patrick in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Zabbar St. Patrick 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
The statistical background for Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.