Birkirkara vs Gzira United: result 2-2 and analysis
Premier LeagueClosing - 2Kick-off on January 18, 2025 at 03:15 PM (UTC)Ta'Qali National Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Birkirkara vs Gzira United?
Birkirkara and Gzira United drew 2-2 on January 18, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 8′G. YikpeBirkirkara
- 11′L. RiascosGzira United
- 68′Maxuell SamuraiBirkirkara
- 86′MaculaGzira United
Official lineup for Birkirkara vs Gzira United
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Birkirkara
- NN. Cross
- MMaxuell Samurai
- LLecão
- AA. Satariano
- GG. Yikpe
- NN. Micallef
- DDonovan Stephane Makoma
- AA. Sandoná
- MM. Morello
- LL. Lacunza
- GG. Volpe
Gzira United
- TThaylor Lubanzadio
- MMacula
- SS. Denić
- DDiogo Barbosa
- LL. Riascos
- AA. Borg
- EE. Pepe
- TThiaguinho
- SS. Sno
- GGabriel Mentz
- GG. Mangano
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Birkirkara have 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats; Gzira United have 5, 4 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | Balzan FC(home) | 2-1 | FA Trophy |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Balzan FC(home) | 5-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 21, 2024 | Floriana(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 14, 2024 | Hibernians(home) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Sliema Wanderers(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2025 | Gudja United(away) | 5-0 | FA Trophy |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Mosta(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 22, 2024 | Melita(home) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Balzan FC(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Marsaxlokk(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Birkirkara wins, 2 draws, 1 Gzira United win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2024 | Gzira United 0-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Gzira United 0-0 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Birkirkara 3-2 Gzira United | Premier League |
| Jun 23, 2023 | Gzira United 4-0 Birkirkara | Friendlies Clubs |
| Apr 8, 2023 | Gzira United 1-3 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Birkirkara 1-1 Gzira United | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Gzira United vs Birkirkara on Oct 26, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Birkirkara score 1.5 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Gzira United score 1.5 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkirkara | 1.5 | 0.9 | 7 | 5/15 | 5/15 |
| Gzira United | 1.5 | 1.3 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Birkirkara sit 7th in Premier League (15 points from 11 matches) and Gzira United sit 12th (5 points from 11 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Birkirkara | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 11 | 15 |
| 12 | Gzira United | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 26 | 5 |
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