Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Sliema Wanderers FC

D L W W D

3rd place in First stage

4-0

17/01/2025 15:15

Naxxar Lions

L D D D L

11th place in First stage

Malta Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions on 17 January 2025 (kick-off: 15:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions preview before placing your bet.

Sliema Wanderers FC are currently 3rd with 22 points after 11 matches.
Naxxar Lions sit 11th with 7 points from 11 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Sliema Wanderers FC to win with probability 67%.
Head-to-head history favors Sliema Wanderers FC, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Naxxar Lions have no wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

15:15

2025-01-17

Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions - Prediction & Odds

Sliema Wanderers FC

Naxxar Lions

2025-01-17 15:15

STANDINGS UP TO 17/01/2025

First stage	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Birkirkara FC	28	11	9	1	1	19	8	11
02 Floriana F.C.	23	11	6	5	0	21	8	13
03 Sliema Wanderers FC	22	11	6	4	1	15	5	10
04 Hibernians FC	21	11	6	3	2	13	7	6
05 Mosta FC	16	11	5	1	5	15	16	-1
06 Hamrun Spartans	14	11	4	2	5	19	15	4
07 Gzira United	14	11	4	2	5	15	15	0
08 Melita FC Saint Julian	12	11	3	3	5	16	19	-3
09 Marsaxlokk FC	12	11	3	3	5	13	16	-3
10 Balzan FC	9	11	2	3	6	11	19	-8
11 Naxxar Lions	7	11	1	4	6	7	21	-14
12 St. Patrick FC	4	11	1	1	9	12	27	-15

First stage-Top 6	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Floriana F.C.	35	5	4	0	1	6	2	4
02 Birkirkara FC	32	5	1	1	3	3	6	-3
03 Sliema Wanderers FC	30	5	2	2	1	8	5	3
04 Hibernians FC	27	5	2	0	3	6	10	-4
05 Hamrun Spartans	24	5	3	1	1	9	4	5
06 Mosta FC	19	5	1	0	4	5	10	-5

First stage-Play Out	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Gzira United	22	5	2	2	1	5	5	0
02 Marsaxlokk FC	21	5	2	3	0	8	5	3
03 Melita FC Saint Julian	18	5	2	0	3	4	7	-3
04 St. Patrick FC	14	5	3	1	1	9	5	4
05 Naxxar Lions	12	5	1	2	2	6	7	-1
06 Balzan FC	12	5	1	0	4	5	8	-3

Second stage	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Birkirkara FC	19	11	5	4	2	20	10	10
02 Floriana F.C.	19	11	5	4	2	15	9	6
03 Marsaxlokk FC	19	11	6	1	4	18	13	5
04 Mosta FC	19	11	6	1	4	14	13	1
05 Sliema Wanderers FC	18	11	6	0	5	18	13	5
06 Hamrun Spartans	17	11	5	2	4	15	8	7
07 Hibernians FC	17	11	5	2	4	17	17	0
08 St. Patrick FC	14	11	4	2	5	15	12	3
09 Gzira United	12	11	3	3	5	8	16	-8
10 Balzan FC	10	11	2	4	5	11	18	-7
11 Melita FC Saint Julian	10	11	2	4	5	15	24	-9
12 Naxxar Lions	10	11	3	1	7	11	24	-13

Closing round Top Six	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sliema Wanderers FC	28	5	3	1	1	9	4	5
02 Hamrun Spartans	28	5	3	2	0	5	1	4
03 Floriana F.C.	27	5	2	2	1	6	4	2
04 Marsaxlokk FC	26	5	2	1	2	8	5	3
05 Birkirkara FC	24	5	1	2	2	3	4	-1
06 Mosta FC	19	5	0	0	5	1	14	-13

Closing round Play-Out	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 St. Patrick FC	22	5	2	2	1	9	6	3
02 Hibernians FC	22	5	1	2	2	7	6	1
03 Naxxar Lions	20	5	3	1	1	6	3	3
04 Gzira United	20	5	2	2	1	6	6	0
05 Balzan FC	17	5	1	4	0	7	5	2
06 Melita FC Saint Julian	11	5	0	1	4	3	12	-9

Head To Head

07/11/2024 15:30

Naxxar Lions

0 - 3

Sliema Wanderers FC

MAL D1

19/07/2024 12:30

Naxxar Lions

0 - 3

Sliema Wanderers FC

INT CF

20/04/2024 10:15

Sliema Wanderers FC

0 - 0

Naxxar Lions

MAL D1

17/12/2023 06:00

Naxxar Lions

1 - 4

Sliema Wanderers FC

MAL D1

15/04/2023 09:30

Naxxar Lions

0 - 2

Sliema Wanderers FC

MAL D2

25/02/2023 11:30

Sliema Wanderers FC

3 - 1

Naxxar Lions

MAL D2

Sliema Wanderers FC

83%

Draw

17%

Naxxar Lions

Sliema Wanderers FC Last 6 matches

11/01/2025 11:30

Sliema Wanderers FC 8 - 0 Ghajnsielem MAL Cup

04/01/2025 09:00

St. Patrick FC 1 - 0 Sliema Wanderers FC MAL D1

21/12/2024 11:10

Sliema Wanderers FC 3 - 1 Mosta FC MAL D1

17/12/2024 14:00

Floriana F.C. 1 - 0 Sliema Wanderers FC MAL D1

13/12/2024 12:00

Hamrun Spartans 2 - 0 Sliema Wanderers FC MAL SC

07/12/2024 09:15

Birkirkara FC 1 - 1 Sliema Wanderers FC MAL D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Naxxar Lions

11/01/2025 09:00

Naxxar Lions 2 - 2 Melita FC Saint Julian MAL Cup

05/01/2025 08:00

Floriana F.C. 4 - 0 Naxxar Lions MAL D1

22/12/2024 12:00

Balzan FC 2 - 1 Naxxar Lions MAL D1

15/12/2024 08:30

Marsaxlokk FC 1 - 1 Naxxar Lions MAL D1

08/12/2024 11:00

Naxxar Lions 0 - 3 St. Patrick FC MAL D1

30/11/2024 12:00

Gzira United 1 - 1 Naxxar Lions MAL D1

Win

Draw

50%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Malta Premier League

Played games

Sliema Wanderers FC

Naxxar Lions

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.91

Scored

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

25 (74%)9 (26%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

18 (55%)15 (45%)

Sliema Wanderers FC

Recent matches

Naxxar Lions

Under /Over

(62%)21 13(38%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)25 8(24%)

Under /Over

(21%)7 27(79%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)9 24(73%)

Under /Over

(53%)18 16(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)15 18(55%)

/Yes

(41%)14 20(59%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(36%)12 21(64%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sliema Wanderers FC

Naxxar Lions

Shots

Sliema Wanderers FC

Total shots

8.21 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Naxxar Lions

Total shots

6.15 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Sliema Wanderers FC Pass Naxxar Lions

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

45%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sliema Wanderers FC

Played games

Naxxar Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.41

Clean sheets

0.24

5.09

173

Corners

118

3.58

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

1.56

GK saves

2.36

Sliema Wanderers FC

DISCIPLINARY

Naxxar Lions

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.85

2.24

0.15

0.12

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

No upcoming matches.

How We Build the Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions on 17 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Malta Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Sliema Wanderers FC vs Naxxar Lions Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sliema Wanderers FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Naxxar Lions's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Malta Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Malta Premier League standings and the Malta Premier League form table to understand exactly where Sliema Wanderers FC and Naxxar Lions sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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