Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara: result 0-1 and analysis
Premier LeagueChampionship - Semi-finalsKick-off on May 4, 2025 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Ta'Qali National Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara?
Birkirkara won 0-1 on May 4, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 120′Maxuell SamuraiBirkirkara
Official lineup for Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sliema Wanderers
- VV. Plut
- WWescley
- SS. Pisani
- MM. Awad
- NN. Frendo
- SS. Zibo
- MMurilo Henrique
- MM. Beerman
- GGustavo
- AA. Overend
- EE. Agu
Birkirkara
- AA. Satariano
- MMaxuell Samurai
- PP. Mbong
- AA. Coppola
- PP. Gaitán
- KK. Reid
- NN. Micallef
- DDonovan Stephane Makoma
- LL. Lacunza
- TT. Papazov
- GG. Volpe
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sliema Wanderers have 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 defeats; Birkirkara have 7, 4 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Mosta(away) | 4-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Hamrun Spartans(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Marsaxlokk(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Birkirkara(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 6, 2025 | Floriana(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Floriana(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2025 | Marsaxlokk(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Mosta(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Apr 13, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Hamrun Spartans(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sliema Wanderers wins, 2 draws, 1 Birkirkara win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2025 | Birkirkara 0-1 Sliema Wanderers | Premier League |
| Mar 30, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 2-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Birkirkara 1-1 Sliema Wanderers | Premier League |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Birkirkara 1-0 Sliema Wanderers | Premier League |
| May 8, 2024 | Birkirkara 0-1 Sliema Wanderers | FA Trophy |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Sliema Wanderers 0-0 Birkirkara | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Birkirkara vs Sliema Wanderers on Apr 13, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.7 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Birkirkara score 1.4 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliema Wanderers | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Birkirkara | 1.4 | 0.7 | 7 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sliema Wanderers sit 4th in Premier League (14 points from 9 matches) and Birkirkara sit 8th (10 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sliema Wanderers | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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