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
Key match information
Birkirkara played Sliema Wanderers in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 17 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Birkirkara: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Sliema Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Birkirkara scores 1.09 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Sliema Wanderers scores 1.18 and concedes 1.18. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Birkirkara 23%, Sliema Wanderers 55%. Over 2.5: Birkirkara 36%, Sliema Wanderers 41%. League level: BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Sliema Wanderers has higher xG: 1.14 vs 0.96. Birkirkara: 5.0 shots per match, Sliema Wanderers: 7.3.
Match halves
Birkirkara: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.50. Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Birkirkara: 31-45+ (7 goals). Sliema Wanderers: 16-30 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 49%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 3.50, BTTS 100%.
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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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Birkirkara is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Birkirkara · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.09 goals / match - Birkirkara · 1.18 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara scores in 55% of matches (12 of 22 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 matches).
Sliema Wanderers scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 50% (11 of 22 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Birkirkara
Over / Under - Sliema Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Birkirkara
Sliema Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Birkirkara 0 - 1 - 1 Sliema Wanderers. Average goals 3.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.