Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans Predictions
Premier League · Malta
Sliema Wanderers
AI Predicted Score
1 - 2
Hamrun Spartans
Win Probability (1X2)
Best Value Pick
BTTS: Yes
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Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans: Match Preview
Sliema Wanderers and Hamrun Spartans come into this clash separated by just a single point in the Maltese Premier League table, sitting fourth and fifth respectively. Sliema have taken 14 points from their opening nine matches, but their home form is patchy (1W, 1D, 1L, 3:4 goal difference), while Hamrun Spartans have shown more consistency away from home (2W, 1D, 1L, 6:4). Both sides are on positive runs, with Sliema winning two of their last five and Hamrun unbeaten in five, though with three draws on the bounce.
The underlying numbers point to an open contest: Sliema average 1.33 goals scored and conceded per game, while Hamrun Spartans edge ahead at 1.56 scored and 1.22 conceded. Both teams have managed only one clean sheet in nine league matches (11.1%), and four of their last five games have seen both teams score. Sliema's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 56% of cases, Hamrun Spartans in 44%, and both sides have a high BTTS rate. The H2H record is balanced but slightly favours Hamrun in recent seasons, particularly away from home.
Given these trends, the model expects a match with goals at both ends and a slight edge for the visitors. Hamrun's marginally better away scoring rate and Sliema's vulnerability at home tip the probabilities towards a 2-1 away win, but the draw remains a significant risk given both teams' defensive frailties and recent form. The most likely scenario is a competitive, high-tempo game decided by fine margins.
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Over 2.5 Goals
52%
BTTS: Yes
55%
Likely Scores
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Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans Prediction Confidence at a Glance
How strongly the model leans on each market.
Stats Worth Knowing
The numbers behind Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans that most previews miss.
- 1Both teams have kept just one clean sheet in nine league matches (11.1% clean sheet rate), indicating a strong BTTS trend.
- 2Sliema's home matches average 2.33 total goals per game (3 scored, 4 conceded in 3 games), while Hamrun's away games average 2.5 (6 scored, 4 conceded in 4).
- 3Four of the last five H2H meetings have ended in a win to nil for the away side.
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Match Result: Hamrun Spartans Win
Hamrun Spartans have a marginally higher season scoring rate (1.56 goals/game) and a stronger away record (2W, 1D, 1L, 6:4 goal diff) than Sliema's home output (1W, 1D, 1L, 3:4), while Sliema have managed just one clean sheet all season.
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BTTS: Yes
Four of the last five for both sides have seen BTTS, and neither has kept more than one clean sheet in nine league matches (11.1% clean sheet rate each).
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Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Sliema's matches have gone over 2.5 in 56% of games, Hamrun Spartans in 44%, and both average above 1.2 goals conceded per match.
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The Case For This Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans Prediction
Two sides separated by just a point and ranked fourth and fifth meet, both carrying similar records but with Hamrun Spartans showing a slightly sharper edge in attack and away form. Sliema Wanderers have been inconsistent at home (1W, 1D, 1L, 3:4 goal diff), while Hamrun Spartans have proven more robust on their travels, conceding just four in four away fixtures. Both teams have struggled for clean sheets, each managing only one in nine league matches, and both average over a goal scored and conceded per game. The matchup points to an open contest: Sliema's attack has found the net in four of their last five, but their defence has conceded in all but one of those. Hamrun Spartans have been even more prolific recently, averaging 2.2 goals scored in their last five, with a similar defensive record (1.2 conceded per game). Both sides see a high BTTS rate (80% in the last five), and Sliema's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in more than half their fixtures. The H2H record is balanced but leans slightly to Hamrun in recent years, with a string of away wins and only two goalless draws in the last ten. Statistically, this projects as a game with goals at both ends and a slight away advantage, given Hamrun's marginally superior scoring rate and away resilience. The most probable outcome is a narrow Hamrun Spartans win, most likely by a 2-1 margin, but the draw is also well in play given both teams' tendency to concede and the high draw rate in their recent form.
Key Factors at a Glance
Attack
- →Hamrun Spartans average 1.56 goals scored per game this season, Sliema Wanderers 1.33.
Defence
- →Both sides have kept just one clean sheet in nine league matches (11.1% clean sheet rate).
Match Context
- →Sliema's home record (1W, 1D, 1L) is less convincing than Hamrun's away (2W, 1D, 1L).
How Sliema Wanderers and Hamrun Spartans Are Arriving
Form, fitness and who's likely to start.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans Goalscorer Form
Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.
Sliema Wandererslast 5 matchesScoring consistently
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Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Hamrun Spartanslast 5 matchesIn exceptional form
Regular contributor
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Occasional threat
Sliema Wanderers have taken seven points from their last five matches (WLDDW), showing some attacking spark but only one clean sheet in that span. Hamrun Spartans are unbeaten in their last five (DDDWW), scoring 11 goals in that stretch and also conceding regularly. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring, competitive games, but Hamrun's attack has been more consistent.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans — Last 9 Matches
Strengths
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
Strengths
- +Prolific attack — 2.2 goals/game (last 5)
- +Both teams scoring in most recent games
What History Says: Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans
The last ten meetings are finely balanced, with Hamrun Spartans winning four, Sliema Wanderers three, and three draws. Notably, the away team has won four of the last five encounters, and only two of the last ten have finished goalless. Recent H2H matches often see one side keep a clean sheet, but overall the fixture trends towards competitive, low-margin games.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans Head-to-Head History
Last 10 meetings between these sides
3
Sliema Wanderers wins
3
Draws
4
Hamrun Spartans wins
Things to Watch: Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so value cannot be precisely calculated.
- ⚠️Lack of shot, possession, and set piece data limits precision in corners/cards estimates.
- ⚠️Both teams' recent form is strong but sample size is small; match could swing on individual errors.
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Final Verdict
Sliema Wanderers 1–2 Hamrun SpartansThe model projects a 2-1 win for Hamrun Spartans, driven by their higher season scoring rate (1.56 goals/game) and better away record compared to Sliema's home output. The main risk to this call is the high draw probability, as both sides have drawn multiple recent matches and neither defence inspires confidence.
Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans: Common Questions
Who will win Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans?
Hamrun Spartans are marginal favourites with a 40% win probability, compared to 28% for Sliema Wanderers and 32% for the draw, based on season scoring rates and away form.
Will both teams score in Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans?
Yes is favoured at 60%, as both teams have seen BTTS in four of their last five matches and have each kept just one clean sheet in nine league games.
How likely is over 2.5 goals in Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans?
Over 2.5 goals is estimated at 54% probability, with Sliema's matches going over in 56% of games and Hamrun's in 44%, both averaging over a goal conceded per match.
How This Prediction Was Made
The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Sliema Wanderers vs Hamrun Spartans: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.
This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.
Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.
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