Malta · Premier League · Matchweek 813:30
Valletta FCLWWWW

2 – 1

Saturday, 17 October 2026

Tony Bezzina Stadium · Referee F. Zammit · Analysis updated 23:31 UTC

Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.07 expected goals for Valletta FC and 0.98 for Sliema Wanderers, a combined total of 3.05. That distribution gives Valletta FC the largest share of the 1X2 market at 62%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 59% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 62% 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

Valletta FC win

62.4% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.07 – 0.98

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.

  • Valletta FC home form

    7 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 Valletta FC to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 62%, against 62% / 21% / 17% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.07 goals for Valletta FC and 0.98 for Sliema Wanderers, a combined 3.05 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Valletta FC win62%
Draw21%
Sliema Wanderers win17%

Double chance 1X

83%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

38%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals81%
Over 2.5 goals59%
Over 3.5 goals36%
Both teams to score55%

Correct score

  • 2–010.1%
  • 2–19.9%
  • 1–09.8%
  • 1–19.6%
  • 3–07.0%

Recent form

Valletta FC

  • 2026-10-17T13:30:00.000Z · H vs Sliema Wanderers · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T13:30:00.000Z · A vs Birkirkara · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Birzebbuga · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Balzan FC · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-07T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Floriana · 2-0 (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

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Valletta FC107121322
2Marsaxlokk10523217
3Sliema Wanderers10523117
4Floriana9441916
5Hamrun Spartans10442416
6Birkirkara10424314
7Mosta9342013
8Hibernians9333-312
9Balzan FC10253011
10Zabbar St. Patrick9225-58
11Gzira United10055-125
12Birzebbuga10127-125

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Valletta FC win, at 62.4%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 55% and over 2.5 goals at 59%.

A 62% 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.