Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Hamrun Spartans hold a clear advantage as the home side, with excellent form of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and an impressive record of 67% home wins. The team has scored 10 goals in their last 5 games, conceding only 1 goal, which confirms defensive solidity (56% clean sheets at home). Sliema Wanderers are in poor form with only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and have not kept a single clean sheet away from home all season, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Additionally, the hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (55% vs 54%) and offensive efficiency, which, combined with the goal difference (+10 for Hamrun vs +1 for Sliema), confirms a clear favorite. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.46 vs 1.2), suggesting an advantage in creating real goal-scoring opportunities.
Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hamrun Spartans played Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Current form
Hamrun Spartans: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Sliema Wanderers: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hamrun Spartans scores 1.56 and concedes 0.61 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.28 and concedes 1.22. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hamrun Spartans 39%, Sliema Wanderers 56%. Over 2.5: Hamrun Spartans 22%, Sliema Wanderers 50%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.22 vs 1.17. Hamrun Spartans: 7.8 shots per match, Sliema Wanderers: 7.9.
Match halves
Hamrun Spartans: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.89. Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Hamrun Spartans: 76-90+ (7 goals). Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 0%.
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
Hamrun Spartans hold a clear advantage as the home side, with excellent form of 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and an impressive record of 67% home wins. The team has scored 10 goals in their last 5 games, conceding only 1 goal, which confirms defensive solidity (56% clean sheets at home). Sliema Wanderers are in poor form with only 0.8 points per game in their last 5 matches and have not kept a single clean sheet away from home all season, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game. Additionally, the hosts dominate in terms of ball possession (55% vs 54%) and offensive efficiency, which, combined with the goal difference (+10 for Hamrun vs +1 for Sliema), confirms a clear favorite. xG statistics also favor the hosts (1.46 vs 1.2), suggesting an advantage in creating real goal-scoring opportunities.
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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
| Hamrun Spartans | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hamrun Spartans is 225% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / match - Hamrun Spartans · 0.8 pts / match - 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.
Hamrun Spartans is 22% better for: goals scored per match.
1.56 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.28 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans is 100% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.61 goals / match - Hamrun Spartans · 1.22 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans scores in 83% of matches (15 of 18 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 78% of matches (14 of 18 matches), while Hamrun Spartans keeps a clean sheet in 56% (10 of 18 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 - Hamrun Spartans
Over / Under - Sliema Wanderers
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hamrun Spartans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 61%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hamrun Spartans
Sliema Wanderers
* 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
| Hamrun Spartans | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.17 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 39% | 51% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 28% | • 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 70% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 74% | ▲ 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
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
Recent meetings (2): Hamrun Spartans 1 - 0 - 1 Sliema Wanderers. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Hamrun Spartans 2:0 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 Hamrun Spartans and Sliema Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Hamrun Spartans won 1, Sliema Wanderers won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
Hamrun Spartans score 1.56 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.28. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Hamrun Spartans's matches and 56% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Hamrun Spartans and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Hamrun Spartans have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hamrun Spartans vs Sliema Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.