Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers is the decided favorite for this encounter. Tarxien Rainbows displays catastrophic form at home—0% wins in home matches, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -13. The hosts have not kept a single clean sheet this season and fail to score in 40% of home games. Sliema has a solid 42% away win rate, a positive goal difference (+1), and has failed to score in only 17% of matches. In the last five games, the visitors are unbeaten (1 win, 4 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. xG statistics also favor Sliema (1.04 vs 0.77 for Tarxien), confirming their qualitative advantage and offensive efficiency.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Tarxien Rainbows played against Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Tarxien Rainbows has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.79 goals per game and allows 1.88. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.17 and allows 1.13. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 58% of Tarxien Rainbows's games and 54% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 38%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 0.95 per game. Tarxien Rainbows takes 6.3 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Tarxien Rainbows leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Tarxien Rainbows's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 47% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 is the decided favorite for this encounter. Tarxien Rainbows displays catastrophic form at home—0% wins in home matches, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -13. The hosts have not kept a single clean sheet this season and fail to score in 40% of home games. Sliema has a solid 42% away win rate, a positive goal difference (+1), and has failed to score in only 17% of matches. In the last five games, the visitors are unbeaten (1 win, 4 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. xG statistics also favor Sliema (1.04 vs 0.77 for Tarxien), confirming their qualitative advantage and offensive efficiency.
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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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.8 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
0.79 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.17 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.88 goals / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.13 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 meczów).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 79% of games (19 of 24 meczów), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
Over / Under - Sliema Wanderers
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 87% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / game - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.33 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 8%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
* 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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Tarxien Rainbows's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 1:1 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.79 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 54% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers — 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.