· Referee M. De Gabriele · Analysis updated 17:46 UTC
Balzan FC vs Sliema Wanderers Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.45 expected goals for Balzan FC and 1.12 for Sliema Wanderers, a combined total of 2.57. That distribution gives Balzan FC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
70.8% probability
Expected goals
1.45 – 1.12
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Balzan FC home form
11 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
Sliema Wanderers away threat
Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Balzan FC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 26% / 29% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.45 goals for Balzan FC and 1.12 for Sliema Wanderers, a combined 2.57 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
71%
Double chance 12
74%
Double chance X2
55%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–112.4%
- 1–011.1%
- 2–19.0%
- 0–18.5%
- 2–08.0%
Recent form
Balzan FC
- 2026-10-11T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Floriana · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-20T18:30:00.000Z · H vs Sliema Wanderers · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-13T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Valletta FC · 2-2 (D)
- 2026-09-05T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Birzebbuga · 3-0 (W)
- 2026-08-29T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Gzira United · 2-1 (W)
Sliema Wanderers
- 2026-10-11T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Gzira United · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-20T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Balzan FC · 0-0 (D)
- 2026-09-13T18:30:00.000Z · A vs Mosta · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-06T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Birkirkara · 2-1 (W)
- 2026-08-30T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Birzebbuga · 2-1 (W)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
Premier League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valletta FC | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | Marsaxlokk | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 17 |
| 3 | Sliema Wanderers | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 |
| 4 | Floriana | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Hamrun Spartans | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| 6 | Mosta | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 |
| 7 | Hibernians | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -3 | 12 |
| 8 | Balzan FC | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 | Birkirkara | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 10 | Zabbar St. Patrick | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 11 | Gzira United | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -12 | 4 |
| 12 | Birzebbuga | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | -12 | 4 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 70.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 52% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.
A 71% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.