Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Valletta demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts maintain a solid defense at their home ground, conceding an average of only 0.75 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in half of their matches. Sliema Wanderers show weaker away form with just a 36% win rate, a goal difference of 0, and a very low clean sheet rate (9%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for Valletta (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), although Sliema is effective at drawing matches (36% draws away). Considering all statistics, especially Valletta's home dominance and the defensive issues of the visitors away from home, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Valletta played Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Valletta: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Sliema Wanderers: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Valletta scores 1.35 and concedes 0.61 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.17 and concedes 1.17. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Valletta 35%, Sliema Wanderers 57%. Over 2.5: Valletta 26%, Sliema Wanderers 39%. League level: BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Valletta has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.15. Valletta: 8.1 shots per match, Sliema Wanderers: 7.4.
Match halves
Valletta: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.91. Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Valletta: 76-90+ (10 goals). Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 47%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 2.50, 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
Valletta demonstrates a clear advantage in home matches with a 50% win rate and an impressive goal difference of +8. The hosts maintain a solid defense at their home ground, conceding an average of only 0.75 goals per game and keeping clean sheets in half of their matches. Sliema Wanderers show weaker away form with just a 36% win rate, a goal difference of 0, and a very low clean sheet rate (9%). The recent form of both teams indicates a slight advantage for Valletta (1.6 PPG vs 1.2 PPG), although Sliema is effective at drawing matches (36% draws away). Considering all statistics, especially Valletta's home dominance and the defensive issues of the visitors away from home, the most likely scenario is a home win, although a draw also remains a realistic option.
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
| Valletta | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 44% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.35 |
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.
Valletta is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Valletta · 1.2 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.
Valletta is 15% better for: goals scored per match.
1.35 goals / match - Valletta · 1.17 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Valletta is 92% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.61 goals / match - Valletta · 1.17 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Valletta scores in 65% of matches (15 of 23 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 matches).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Valletta keeps a clean sheet in 52% (12 of 23 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 - Valletta
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.
Valletta is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.43 pts / match - Valletta · 1.35 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valletta - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 48%. 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.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
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
Valletta
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
| Valletta | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.96 | 2.50 | ▼ 2.35 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 47% | ▲ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 44% | ▼ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 52% | 31% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 69% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 61% | 73% | ▲ 78% |
^ 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
Away team
Other recorded players
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
Recent meetings (2): Valletta 0 - 1 - 1 Sliema Wanderers. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Valletta 0:1 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Valletta and Sliema Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Valletta won 0, Sliema Wanderers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?
Valletta score 1.35 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.17. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Valletta's matches and 57% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Valletta and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Valletta have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valletta vs Sliema Wanderers?
The statistical background for Valletta 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.