Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a tightly contested match with a slight inclination towards a draw. Sliema Wanderers hold a solid home record (40% wins, 40% draws) but have shown poor form in their last five outings (merely 0.8 PPG). Conversely, Zabbar St. Patrick has displayed better recent form (1.6 PPG) and impressive away consistency (50% draws, failing to score in only 13% of matches). The xG values are comparable (1.22 vs 1.19), suggesting parity in the quality of chances created. Given the identical goal difference (+1 for both sides in their respective contexts) and the visitors' high propensity for away draws, a share of the points is the most probable scenario. However, Zabbar's current form suggests the visitors have a realistic chance of securing a positive result.
Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers played Zabbar St. Patrick in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Zabbar St. Patrick: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 1.31 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Zabbar St. Patrick scores 1.25 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 56%, Zabbar St. Patrick 63%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 50%, Zabbar St. Patrick 38%. League level: BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 42%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.21 vs 1.09. Sliema Wanderers: 7.6 shots per match, Zabbar St. Patrick: 7.1.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.63. Zabbar St. Patrick: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (5 goals). Zabbar St. Patrick: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 51%, Over 2.5 42%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, 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
Statistical analysis indicates a tightly contested match with a slight inclination towards a draw. Sliema Wanderers hold a solid home record (40% wins, 40% draws) but have shown poor form in their last five outings (merely 0.8 PPG). Conversely, Zabbar St. Patrick has displayed better recent form (1.6 PPG) and impressive away consistency (50% draws, failing to score in only 13% of matches). The xG values are comparable (1.22 vs 1.19), suggesting parity in the quality of chances created. Given the identical goal difference (+1 for both sides in their respective contexts) and the visitors' high propensity for away draws, a share of the points is the most probable scenario. However, Zabbar's current form suggests the visitors have a realistic chance of securing a positive result.
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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.43 |
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.
1.4 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.2 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
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 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.25 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.38 goals / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Sliema Wanderers scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Zabbar St. Patrick keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 matches).
Zabbar St. Patrick scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 25% (4 of 16 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 - Zabbar St. Patrick
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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.44 pts / match - Zabbar St. Patrick
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Zabbar St. Patrick - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -5 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -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 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Zabbar St. Patrick
* 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 | Zabbar St. Patrick | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.56 | • 2.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 42% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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 Zabbar St. Patrick. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 1:0 Zabbar St. Patrick. 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 Zabbar St. Patrick?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.31 goals per game on average and Zabbar St. Patrick 1.25. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 42% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 63% of Zabbar St. Patrick's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Zabbar St. Patrick in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Zabbar St. Patrick 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick?
The statistical background for Sliema Wanderers vs Zabbar St. Patrick — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.