Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara: match statistics
Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Sliema Wanderers played Birkirkara in Maltese Premier League (Malta). The match was played on 6 September 2026. Venue: Infetti Ground. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Sliema Wanderers: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match. Birkirkara: 2-0-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Sliema Wanderers scores 0.67 and concedes 1.67 goals per match. Birkirkara scores 1.67 and concedes 0.33. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Sliema Wanderers 33%, Birkirkara 0%. Over 2.5: Sliema Wanderers 33%, Birkirkara 33%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 45%.
xG, shots and style
Birkirkara has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.03. Sliema Wanderers: 6.7 shots per match, Birkirkara: 13.0.
Match halves
Sliema Wanderers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33. Birkirkara: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Sliema Wanderers: 31-45+ (1 goals). Birkirkara: 76-90+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Maltese Premier League: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 45%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 2-2-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 75%.
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 are showing clearly superior overall form: they have collected 10 points from their last 5 matches, winning 3 games, while Sliema Wanderers have managed only 4 points and suffered 3 defeats. The visitors scored 8 goals during this period, compared with just 4 for the hosts, while conceding only 3 goals against the 8 goals allowed by Sliema. Particularly significant is the difference in the quality of chances created away from home: Birkirkara’s xG stands at 1.94, with 0.80 xG against, whereas Sliema record 1.13 xG at home and concede chances worth an average of 1.18 xG. The hosts lost their only home match so far, failed to score and conceded an average of 2 goals, which further increases the chances of the more in-form Birkirkara. Although neither team scored in their only match in the respective role, the broader form and chance-quality data point towards an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The stronger signal points to BTTS - No, as Birkirkara have not scored a goal in their season data so far and failed to find the net in 100% of their matches. Sliema Wanderers have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their home matches, with an average xG against of just 0.98, limiting the visitors’ prospects. Although Birkirkara have averaged 1.6 goals and produced 1.54 xG across their last five matches, Sliema have scored just 0.8 goals per game during this period. BTTS occurs in 44% of matches across the league, while the current season rate for both teams stands at 0%, making the scenario in which at least one team fails to score more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Sliema’s last five matches produced an average of 0.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Birkirkara scored 1.6 goals and conceded just 0.6. The xG profile points to a moderate number of chances: Sliema creates an average of 0.97 xG, with Birkirkara conceding 0.91 xG, while the visitors generate 1.54 xG compared with 1.19 xG allowed by the hosts. For both teams, only 40% of their last five matches went Over 2.5 goals, a figure below the threshold suggesting a high-scoring game with four goals. Birkirkara does average 20 shots, but only 2 are on target, limiting their potential for a high goal tally. The projected total of 2.30 goals gives a clear edge to the Under 3.5 goals bet.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Birkirkara are showing clearly better current form: they have won 60% of their last five matches and averaged 2.0 points per game, while Sliema have won only 20% and recorded 0.8 points per match. The visitors are also more solid before the break, having led at half-time in 50% of their recent appearances compared with just 20% for the hosts; Sliema conceded an average of 0.8 goals in the first half, compared with 0.25 for Birkirkara. The visitors’ advantage is also evident in the quality of chances created, with an average xG of 1.94 versus 1.31 for the hosts, while after the break they score an average of 0.75 goals compared with just 0.2 for Sliema. A draw at half-time remains the most likely intermediate outcome, but Birkirkara’s superior form, defensive solidity and attacking potential point towards a win at the final whistle.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
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
| Sliema Wanderers | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 45% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.39 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 2 pts / match - Birkirkara
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.
Birkirkara is 149% better for: goals scored per match.
0.67 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.67 goals / match - Birkirkara
Birkirkara is 406% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.67 goals / match - Sliema Wanderers · 0.33 goals / match - Birkirkara
Sliema Wanderers scores in 33% of matches (1 of 3 matches), while Birkirkara keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Birkirkara scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Sliema Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - Sliema Wanderers
Over / Under - Birkirkara
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.
Birkirkara is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Sliema Wanderers · 1.33 pts / match - Birkirkara
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sliema Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Birkirkara - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 33% | 0% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 (1 goal). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara
* 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
| Sliema Wanderers | Liga | Birkirkara | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.55 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 45% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 27% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Sliema Wanderers 2 - 2 - 0 Birkirkara. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 75% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara?
The Maltese Premier League match finished Sliema Wanderers 2:1 Birkirkara. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Sliema Wanderers won 2, Birkirkara won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 75% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara?
Sliema Wanderers score 0.67 goals per game on average and Birkirkara 1.67. The Maltese Premier League average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Sliema Wanderers's matches and 0% of Birkirkara's.
What form are Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara in?
Over the last 5 games Sliema Wanderers have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Birkirkara 2-0-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.