Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers is the decided favorite for this encounter. Tarxien Rainbows displays catastrophic form at home—0% wins in home matches, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -13. The hosts have not kept a single clean sheet this season and fail to score in 40% of home games. Sliema has a solid 42% away win rate, a positive goal difference (+1), and has failed to score in only 17% of matches. In the last five games, the visitors are unbeaten (1 win, 4 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. xG statistics also favor Sliema (1.04 vs 0.77 for Tarxien), confirming their qualitative advantage and offensive efficiency.
Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tarxien Rainbows played Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Tarxien Rainbows: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Sliema Wanderers: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tarxien Rainbows scores 0.79 and concedes 1.88 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.17 and concedes 1.13. League average: 2.49 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tarxien Rainbows 58%, Sliema Wanderers 54%. Over 2.5: Tarxien Rainbows 54%, Sliema Wanderers 38%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.13 vs 0.95. Tarxien Rainbows: 6.3 shots per match, Sliema Wanderers: 7.3.
Match halves
Tarxien Rainbows: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.50. Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Tarxien Rainbows: 76-90+ (7 goals). Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.49 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, 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 is the decided favorite for this encounter. Tarxien Rainbows displays catastrophic form at home—0% wins in home matches, 80% losses, and a goal difference of -13. The hosts have not kept a single clean sheet this season and fail to score in 40% of home games. Sliema has a solid 42% away win rate, a positive goal difference (+1), and has failed to score in only 17% of matches. In the last five games, the visitors are unbeaten (1 win, 4 draws), whereas the hosts have won only once. xG statistics also favor Sliema (1.04 vs 0.77 for Tarxien), confirming their qualitative advantage and offensive efficiency.
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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.36 |
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 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.8 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.
Sliema Wanderers is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
0.79 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.17 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Sliema Wanderers is 66% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.88 goals / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.13 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 29% (7 of 24 matches).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 79% of matches (19 of 24 matches), while Tarxien Rainbows keeps a clean sheet in 4% (1 of 24 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 - Tarxien Rainbows
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 87% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Tarxien Rainbows · 1.33 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tarxien Rainbows - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 8%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Tarxien Rainbows
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
| Tarxien Rainbows | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 2.49 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 58% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 54% | 44% | ▼ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 4% | 31% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 67% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Tarxien Rainbows 0 - 0 - 1 Sliema Wanderers. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Tarxien Rainbows 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 Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
Tarxien Rainbows score 0.79 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 58% of Tarxien Rainbows's matches and 54% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Tarxien Rainbows and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Tarxien Rainbows have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers?
The statistical background for Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers — 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.