Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers: match statistics
Birkirkara presents impressive home form with 63% of matches won and as many as 75% clean sheets at home, constituting a decisive advantage over the visitors. The hosts have recorded a series of six victories in their last eight home matches, conceding on average just 0.38 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers has weaker away form (40% wins) and only 10% clean sheets on the road, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match. Although the visitors have the advantage in possession (53% vs 48%), Birkirkara is characterized by better shot efficiency in home matches (32% vs 20%). The hosts' positive goal difference at home (+9) compared to Sliema's neutral balance away (0) and the visitors' weaker current form (1 point per match in the last 5 fixtures) speak for a victory for Birkirkara.
Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Birkirkara played against Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The game was played on February 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Birkirkara has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Sliema Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Birkirkara scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.14. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.18 and allows 1.18. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 23% of Birkirkara's games and 55% of Sliema Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 36% and 41%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sliema Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.14 to 0.96 per game. Birkirkara takes 5.0 shots per game, while Sliema Wanderers takes 7.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Birkirkara leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sliema Wanderers leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Birkirkara's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Sliema Wanderers, it is minutes 16-30 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Maltese Premier League games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Birkirkara presents impressive home form with 63% of matches won and as many as 75% clean sheets at home, constituting a decisive advantage over the visitors. The hosts have recorded a series of six victories in their last eight home matches, conceding on average just 0.38 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers has weaker away form (40% wins) and only 10% clean sheets on the road, conceding an average of 1.3 goals per match. Although the visitors have the advantage in possession (53% vs 48%), Birkirkara is characterized by better shot efficiency in home matches (32% vs 20%). The hosts' positive goal difference at home (+9) compared to Sliema's neutral balance away (0) and the visitors' weaker current form (1 point per match in the last 5 fixtures) speak for a victory for Birkirkara.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Birkirkara | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 52% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Birkirkara is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Birkirkara · 1 pts / game - Sliema Wanderers
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Sliema Wanderers is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Birkirkara · 1.18 goals / game - Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara scores in 55% of games (12 of 22 meczów), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 meczów).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birkirkara
Over / Under - Sliema Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Birkirkara
Sliema Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Maltese Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Birkirkara | Liga | Sliema Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.23 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 23% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 36% | 45% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 30% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 69% | ▲ 77% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 64% | 73% | ▲ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Birkirkara's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Sliema Wanderers. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Birkirkara 1:1 Sliema Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Birkirkara and Sliema Wanderers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Birkirkara won 0, Sliema Wanderers won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers?
Birkirkara score 1.09 goals per game on average and Sliema Wanderers 1.18. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 23% of Birkirkara's matches and 55% of Sliema Wanderers's.
What form are Birkirkara and Sliema Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Birkirkara have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Sliema Wanderers 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers?
The statistical background for Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.