Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a better overall record (9 wins compared to 6 for Naxxar Lions) and a higher away win percentage (44% vs the hosts' 38% at home). Naxxar Lions have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season, which is an alarming statistic. Sliema Wanderers control possession away from home (52% vs the hosts' 46%), indicating their dominance in play. The visitors' higher shooting accuracy (20% vs 15%) and better xG ratio (1.07 vs 1.36, but with a lower xGA of 1.00 vs 1.16) suggest greater efficiency. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (PPG 1.4 vs 1.8), although the hosts have recently shown improvement. Taking all indicators into account, we predict a victory for Sliema Wanderers.
Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Naxxar Lions played Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 14 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Naxxar Lions: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Sliema Wanderers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Naxxar Lions scores 1.33 and concedes 1.76 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.19 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.53 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Naxxar Lions 57%, Sliema Wanderers 52%. Over 2.5: Naxxar Lions 62%, Sliema Wanderers 43%. League level: BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Naxxar Lions has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.15. Naxxar Lions: 9.5 shots per match, Sliema Wanderers: 7.4.
Match halves
Naxxar Lions: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.57. Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Naxxar Lions: 31-45+ (7 goals). Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.53 goals per match, BTTS 48%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Sliema Wanderers appear to be the favorites for this match despite playing away. The visitors have a better overall record (9 wins compared to 6 for Naxxar Lions) and a higher away win percentage (44% vs the hosts' 38% at home). Naxxar Lions have lost as many as 50% of their home matches this season, which is an alarming statistic. Sliema Wanderers control possession away from home (52% vs the hosts' 46%), indicating their dominance in play. The visitors' higher shooting accuracy (20% vs 15%) and better xG ratio (1.07 vs 1.36, but with a lower xGA of 1.00 vs 1.16) suggest greater efficiency. The form from the last 5 matches also favors the visitors (PPG 1.4 vs 1.8), although the hosts have recently shown improvement. Taking all indicators into account, we predict a victory for Sliema Wanderers.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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
| Naxxar Lions | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 46% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 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.
Sliema Wanderers is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.4 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.
Naxxar Lions is 12% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.19 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.76 goals / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.19 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Naxxar Lions scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (6 of 21 matches).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Naxxar Lions keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 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 - Naxxar Lions
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.
Sliema Wanderers is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / match - Naxxar Lions · 1.43 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Naxxar Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Naxxar Lions
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
| Naxxar Lions | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.10 | 2.53 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 48% | ▲ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 45% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 30% | • 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 76% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Naxxar LionsGoalVictor Santana dos Santos
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Naxxar Lions 1 - 0 - 0 Sliema Wanderers. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Naxxar Lions 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 Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
Naxxar Lions score 1.33 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.19. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Naxxar Lions's matches and 52% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Naxxar Lions and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Naxxar Lions have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Naxxar Lions vs Sliema Wanderers: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.