Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly matched. Sliema Wanderers presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and an 8% goal concession rate per match, making them a dangerous opponent at home. Gzira United, despite weaker away results (only 17% wins), is experiencing an excellent moment - they have collected as many as 13 points in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.23 vs 1.02), but the visitors have scored 8 goals in their last five fixtures, which proves improved efficiency. Taking into account Gzira's high goal average in away matches (3.25) and the fact that both teams have similar goal differences over the season, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although Sliema's slight home advantage gives them a chance for victory.
Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers play Gzira United in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match date is 13 March 2026 at 01:00. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Gzira United: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.16 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Gzira United scores 1.19 and concedes 1.34. League average: 2.51 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 59%, Gzira United 50%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 38%, Gzira United 44%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.16 vs 1.09. Sliema Wanderers: 7.6 shots per match, Gzira United: 7.4.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 28%, second-half goals 0.59. Gzira United: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 76-90+ (9 goals). Gzira United: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.51 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
The match promises to be very evenly matched. Sliema Wanderers presents solid home form with a 38% win rate and an 8% goal concession rate per match, making them a dangerous opponent at home. Gzira United, despite weaker away results (only 17% wins), is experiencing an excellent moment - they have collected as many as 13 points in their last five matches (4 wins, 1 draw). The xG statistics show a slight advantage for the hosts (1.23 vs 1.02), but the visitors have scored 8 goals in their last five fixtures, which proves improved efficiency. Taking into account Gzira's high goal average in away matches (3.25) and the fact that both teams have similar goal differences over the season, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although Sliema's slight home advantage gives them a chance for victory.
Half-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
| Sliema Wanderers | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.37 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 0.8 pts / match - Gzira United
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 19% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.34 goals / match - Gzira United
Sliema Wanderers scores in 81% of matches (26 of 32 matches), while Gzira United keeps a clean sheet in 31% (10 of 32 matches).
Gzira United scores in 69% of matches (22 of 32 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (8 of 32 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 — Sliema Wanderers
Over / Under — Gzira United
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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.13 pts / match - Gzira United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 28% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Gzira United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sliema Wanderers
Gzira United
* 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
| Sliema Wanderers | Liga | Gzira United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.28 | 2.51 | • 2.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 51% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 45% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 29% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 66% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 74% | ▼ 72% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sliema Wanderers 1 - 0 - 0 Gzira United. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 2:1 Gzira United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.16 goals per game on average and Gzira United 1.19. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.51 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 50% of Gzira United's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Gzira United in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Gzira United 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sliema Wanderers vs Gzira United: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.