Valletta FC 64%Draw 22%Sliema Wanderers 14%Expected goals 1.85 – 0.72
64%
Betarazi pick
Valletta FC to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.55 · bookmaker 1.70 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.70Odds
Picks by market
ResultValletta FC to win ✓64% · @1.70
Double chanceValletta FC or draw ✓86% · @1.12
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗57% · fair 1.74
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓74% · fair 1.35
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.07
Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
14:30 WAT, Saturday 17 October: Valletta FC v Sliema Wanderers in the Premier League, played at Tony Bezzina Stadium. In the table, Valletta FC are 1st on 25 points after 12 matches; Sliema Wanderers are 3rd with 21.
Current form
Valletta FC, last 5: WWDWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Birkirkara, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Sliema Wanderers, last 5: DDWWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Gzira United, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (21 Feb 2026) it ended Valletta FC 0–1 Sliema Wanderers.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Valletta FC 1.9 xG, Sliema Wanderers 0.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 43%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Valletta FC 64%, draw 22%, Sliema Wanderers 14%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Valletta FC to win (64%, odds 1.70 – longer than our fair 1.55, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Valletta FC 1–0 Sliema Wanderers. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Valletta FC64%fair 1.55 · @1.70
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.25
Sliema Wanderers14%fair 7.20 · @4.50
2.57Expected goals
1.85Valletta FC xG
0.72Sliema Wanderers xG
43%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–014%
2–013%
1–110%
2–19%
3–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Valletta FC 1.9 – 0.7 Sliema Wanderers expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers?
Our pick is Valletta FC to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.70.
Who will win Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers?
On our numbers Valletta FC have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sliema Wanderers 14%.
How many goals will there be in Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 43% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers?
Our predicted score is Valletta FC 1–0 Sliema Wanderers, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers?
Valletta FC vs Sliema Wanderers (Premier League) kicks off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 14:30 (West Africa Time) at Tony Bezzina Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
