Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Valletta played against Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on December 14, 2025. Final score: 1:2.

Recent form

Valletta has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Valletta scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.75. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.50 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.51 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's games and 58% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 50%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 39% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.26 per game. Valletta takes 9.6 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 8.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Valletta leads at halftime in 17% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 58% and scores 0.58 after halftime.

When the teams score

Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Maltese Premier League games average 2.51 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 39% 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.

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 2
Second half

Game stats

36Possession (%)64
VallettaSliema Wanderers
7Shots6
VallettaSliema Wanderers
4Shots on target3
VallettaSliema Wanderers
1.22xG1.44
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0Corners3
VallettaSliema Wanderers
67Dangerous attacks114
VallettaSliema Wanderers
-1Fouls-1
VallettaSliema Wanderers
3Cards4
VallettaSliema Wanderers

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

VallettaSliema Wanderers
1.33Goals scored / game1.5
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0.75Goals allowed / game1.25
VallettaSliema Wanderers
49%Average possession54%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
2.75Shots on target / game3.92
VallettaSliema Wanderers

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.58Shots per game8.25
VallettaSliema Wanderers
2.75Shots on target3.92
VallettaSliema Wanderers
13.9%Shot conversion18.2%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
49%Possession54%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
1.49xG for1.26
VallettaSliema Wanderers
1.07xG against0.88
VallettaSliema Wanderers

Shooting quality

Valletta: Efficient finishingSliema Wanderers: Efficient finishing
VallettaSliema Wanderers
Accuracy (shots on target)29%48%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.160.15
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.480.38

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Sliema Wanderers is 57% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Valletta · 2.2 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers

Valletta
WWDLL
Season result split
50% W33% R17% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-4-2
1.83 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-2-1
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WWWDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.19BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 0%
Sliema Wanderers
WDWDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W33% R17% P
Season (W-D-L)
6-4-2
1.83 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-1-0
Last 5 away
2-1-0
WWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.20Opponent xG: 0.65BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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 13% better for: goals scored per game.

1.33 goals / game - Valletta · 1.5 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers

Valletta is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.75 goals / game - Valletta · 1.25 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers

Valletta scoring profile: very strong

Valletta scores in 75% of games (9 of 12 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (3 of 12 meczów).

Sliema Wanderers scoring profile: very strong

Sliema Wanderers scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 33% (4 of 12 meczów).

16Goals scored (season)18
VallettaSliema Wanderers
9Goals conceded (season)15
VallettaSliema Wanderers
2.08Average goals per game2.75
VallettaSliema Wanderers
3Goals scored (last 5)10
VallettaSliema Wanderers
4Goals conceded (last 5)6
VallettaSliema Wanderers

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal83%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
33%2 goals58%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
17%3 goals8%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
8%4 goals0%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal75%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
8%2 goals33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0%3 goals8%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0%4 goals8%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

* 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.

51%
League average

Goal patterns

17%BTTS at half-time33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0%BTTS in both halves17%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
8%Scored in both halves33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
20%BTTS - last 580%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

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.

1st half

42%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
17%Min. 2 goals before half-time42%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

Game halveswhen 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 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.25 pts / game - Valletta · 2 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers

Valletta - half-time state
17% leading75% draw8% trailing
Sliema Wanderers - half-time state
58% leading25% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.25Points per game (1st half)2
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0.33Goals scored (1st half)0.92
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0.25Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0.58Average goals (1st half)1.58
VallettaSliema Wanderers
75%Clean sheet before half-time50%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
67%No goal before half-time33%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

After half-time (2nd half)

1.5Points per game (2nd half)1.17
VallettaSliema Wanderers
1Goals scored (2nd half)0.58
VallettaSliema Wanderers
0.5Goals conceded (2nd half)0.58
VallettaSliema Wanderers
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.17
VallettaSliema Wanderers
58%Clean sheet after half-time42%
VallettaSliema Wanderers
50%No goal after half-time50%
VallettaSliema Wanderers

Valletta - second-half results

33% W50% R17% P
15
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
18
Second-half points
+6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding294%

Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Sliema Wanderers - second-half results

25% W42% R33% P
24
Half-time points
11
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
14
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding86%

Leads at halftime in 58% of games and wins 50%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Valletta - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.800.60
Goals scored / game0.40.2
Goals allowed / game0.00.8
Average goals per game0.41.0
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%40%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference+2-3
Half-time: 40% leading - 60% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2
Sliema Wanderers - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.60
Goals scored / game1.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.60.6
Average goals per game1.61.6
1 goal100%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+2+2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Valletta
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
1
16-30
3
2
31-45
3
2
46-60
3
3
61-75
6
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.

Sliema Wanderers
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
5
2
16-30
4
4
31-45
0
0
46-60
4
2
61-75
3
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.42
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
96%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
54%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-17%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Valletta

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.42
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.16
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.32
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
102%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
62%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.43
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.7
Late goals
38% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 6% come in the first quarter-hour.
38%

Sliema Wanderers

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.13
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.37
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
124%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
96%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).

Teams vs league

VallettaLigaSliema Wanderers
Average goals per game 2.082.51 2.75
Both teams scored 50%51% 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 25%39% 50%
Clean sheets 33%27% 25%
Goal before half-time 42%71% 83%
Goal after half-time 67%71% 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.51
Average goals per game
51%
Both teams scored
39%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.30
Home goals / game
1.21
Away goals / game
+7%
Home attack advantage
+7%
Home defensive advantage
+4%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
71%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
12%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Sliema WanderersYellow cardRoko Prša
  2. VallettaYellow cardSava Radić
  3. Sliema WanderersSubstitutionOn: Sulahmana Mamadu BahOff: Gustavo Alcino
  4. VallettaSubstitutionOn: Jackson David Usuga MendonzaOff: Yannick Yankam
  5. Sliema WanderersYellow cardFernando Augusto Rodrigues de Araujo
  6. Sliema WanderersYellow cardMurilo Henrique Freire Bernardo
  7. Sliema WanderersSubstitutionOn: Neil FrendoOff: Kyrian Nwoko
  8. Sliema WanderersGoalThiago Espindola de Paula
  9. VallettaSubstitutionOn: Keyon EwurumOff: Jake Azzopardi

Head-to-head

Record from Valletta's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Sliema Wanderers FC
1 : 1
Valletta FC

FAQ

What was the result of Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?

The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 1:2 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 Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?

Valletta score 1.33 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.50. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 39% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Valletta's matches and 58% of Sliema Wanderers's.

What form are Valletta and Sliema Wanderers in?

Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?

The statistical background for Valletta 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.