Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Valletta demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts maintain a solid defense at their home ground, conceding an average of only 0.75 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in half of their matches. Sliema Wanderers show weaker away form with just a 36% win rate, a goal difference of 0, and a very low clean sheet rate (9%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for Valletta (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), although Sliema is effective at drawing matches (36% draws away). Considering all statistics, especially Valletta's home dominance and the defensive issues of the visitors away from home, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
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 February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Valletta has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Valletta scores 1.35 goals per game and allows 0.61. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.17 and allows 1.17. Games in this league average 2.50 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Valletta's games and 57% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 26% and 39%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Valletta has the higher season xG average, 1.23 to 1.15 per game. Valletta takes 8.1 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 7.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Valletta leads at halftime in 26% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valletta's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (10 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 2.50 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 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
Valletta demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts maintain a solid defense at their home ground, conceding an average of only 0.75 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in half of their matches. Sliema Wanderers show weaker away form with just a 36% win rate, a goal difference of 0, and a very low clean sheet rate (9%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for Valletta (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), although Sliema is effective at drawing matches (36% draws away). Considering all statistics, especially Valletta's home dominance and the defensive issues of the visitors away from home, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
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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
| Valletta | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.35 |
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.
Valletta is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Valletta · 1.2 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.
Valletta is 15% better for: goals scored per game.
1.35 goals / game - Valletta · 1.17 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Valletta is 92% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.61 goals / game - Valletta · 1.17 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Valletta scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / game - Valletta · 1.35 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
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
Valletta
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
| Valletta | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.96 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 47% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 44% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 31% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
Away team
Other recorded players
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 Valletta's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 0:1 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Valletta and Sliema Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Valletta won 0, Sliema Wanderers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?
Valletta score 1.35 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Valletta's matches and 57% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Valletta and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 1-3-1 (1.20 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.