Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers presents decidedly better home form with 45% of matches won at home and an impressive record of 45% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches, while Hibernians record a negative balance of -4 away and an alarming 0% clean sheets. The visitors lose half of their away matches and in 50% of cases fail to score on foreign pitches. Although the recent form of both teams in the last five matches is mixed, Sliema's advantage at home and Hibernians' weakness away favors a victory for the hosts. Higher average xG (1.25 vs 1.23) and better defensive effectiveness in home matches further support this prediction.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers played Hibernians in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Hibernians: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.29 and concedes 1.12 goals per match. Hibernians scores 1.71 and concedes 1.65. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 53%, Hibernians 59%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 47%, Hibernians 59%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.15. Sliema Wanderers: 8.1 shots per match, Hibernians: 6.8.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.65. Hibernians: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 1.06.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 61-75 (6 goals). Hibernians: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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 presents decidedly better home form with 45% of matches won at home and an impressive record of 45% clean sheets at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +2 in home matches, while Hibernians record a negative balance of -4 away and an alarming 0% clean sheets. The visitors lose half of their away matches and in 50% of cases fail to score on foreign pitches. Although the recent form of both teams in the last five matches is mixed, Sliema's advantage at home and Hibernians' weakness away favors a victory for the hosts. Higher average xG (1.25 vs 1.23) and better defensive effectiveness in home matches further support this prediction.
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
| Sliema Wanderers | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 47% | 51% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.49 |
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.
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.
Hibernians is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.29 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.71 goals / match - Hibernians
Sliema Wanderers is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.12 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.65 goals / match - Hibernians
Sliema Wanderers scores in 76% of matches (13 of 17 matches), while Hibernians keeps a clean sheet in 12% (2 of 17 matches).
Hibernians scores in 71% of matches (12 of 17 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 of 17 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 - Hibernians
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 37% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.53 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.12 pts / match - Hibernians
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hibernians - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 35%. 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 | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 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 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). 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
Hibernians
* 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 | Hibernians | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.41 | 2.58 | ▲ 3.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 50% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 76% | 73% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Sliema Wanderers 1 - 0 - 0 Hibernians. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 1:3 Hibernians. 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 Hibernians?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.29 goals per game on average and Hibernians 1.71. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 59% of Hibernians's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Hibernians in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Hibernians 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sliema Wanderers vs Hibernians: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.