Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers exhibit a solid home advantage with 44% of home matches won and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have a better average xG in home matches (1.30) than Marsaxlokk in away matches (1.13), indicating superior chance creation. Marsaxlokk presents unstable away form with 38% losses and a poor recent run (only 0.8 points per match in the last 5 games). Sliema controls the game on their pitch with 54% possession and an FTS rate of only 22%. Although the hosts' advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 18% for the visitors) is smaller, the more stable home form and Marsaxlokk's weaker disposition in recent weeks favor a victory for Sliema Wanderers, though a draw remains a realistic scenario.
Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers played Marsaxlokk in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 6 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Marsaxlokk: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.50 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Marsaxlokk scores 1.29 and concedes 1.07. League average: 2.66 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 64%, Marsaxlokk 50%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 57%, Marsaxlokk 43%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.28 vs 1.09. Sliema Wanderers: 8.3 shots per match, Marsaxlokk: 7.3.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.71. Marsaxlokk: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (5 goals). Marsaxlokk: 61-75 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.66 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, 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 exhibit a solid home advantage with 44% of home matches won and a +1 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts have a better average xG in home matches (1.30) than Marsaxlokk in away matches (1.13), indicating superior chance creation. Marsaxlokk presents unstable away form with 38% losses and a poor recent run (only 0.8 points per match in the last 5 games). Sliema controls the game on their pitch with 54% possession and an FTS rate of only 22%. Although the hosts' advantage in shot conversion (15% vs 18% for the visitors) is smaller, the more stable home form and Marsaxlokk's weaker disposition in recent weeks favor a victory for Sliema Wanderers, though a draw remains a realistic scenario.
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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 48% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.40 |
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 43% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.4 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
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 16% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.29 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is 21% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.07 goals / match - Marsaxlokk
Sliema Wanderers scores in 86% of matches (12 of 14 matches), while Marsaxlokk keeps a clean sheet in 36% (5 of 14 matches).
Marsaxlokk scores in 79% of matches (11 of 14 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 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 - Marsaxlokk
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 71% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.71 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1 pts / match - Marsaxlokk
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Marsaxlokk - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% 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 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). 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
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
* 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 | Marsaxlokk | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.79 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 44% | • 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | ▲ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 86% | 73% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 74% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Sliema Wanderers 0 - 1 - 0 Marsaxlokk. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 0:0 Marsaxlokk. 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 Marsaxlokk?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.50 goals per game on average and Marsaxlokk 1.29. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 50% of Marsaxlokk's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Marsaxlokk in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Marsaxlokk 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Marsaxlokk?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.