Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara: result 2-2 and analysis
Premier LeagueOpening - 4Kick-off on September 16, 2025 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Ta'Qali National Stadium, Ta'Qali
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What was the result of Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara?
Sliema Wanderers and Birkirkara drew 2-2 on September 16, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 19′S. BahSliema Wanderers
- 23′Murilo HenriqueSliema Wanderers
- 44′K. ReidBirkirkara
- 86′L. LacunzaBirkirkara (pen.)
Official lineup for Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sliema Wanderers
- 9V. Plut
- 17S. Bah
- 5N. Frendo
- 12R. Prša
- 42B. Diarra
- 98Miguel Baggio
- 2J. Borg
- 7A. Overend
- 11M. Beerman
- 31Murilo Henrique
- 22R. Al Tumi
Birkirkara
- 27F. Sasere
- 77Macula
- 9K. Reid
- 10S. Dimech
- 33G. Acheampong
- 59Donovan Stephane Makoma
- 3M. Morello
- 4Luis Mario Cordova Mina
- 11K. Zammit
- 24L. Lacunza
- 1M. Martinez
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sliema Wanderers have 10 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats; Birkirkara have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | Tarxien Rainbows(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Mosta(home) | 0-1 | Premier League |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Zabbar St. Patrick(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Zabbar St. Patrick(away) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Valletta FC(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2025 | Hibernians(away) | 1-2 | Premier League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Gzira United(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 16, 2025 | Valletta FC(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Petrocub(away) | 0-3 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Petrocub(home) | 1-0 | UEFA Europa Conference League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sliema Wanderers wins, 1 draw, 2 Birkirkara wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2025 | Sliema Wanderers 0-1 Birkirkara | Premier League |
| 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 |
Last archived meeting: Sliema Wanderers vs Birkirkara on May 4, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Sliema Wanderers score 1.4 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Birkirkara score 0.7 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sliema Wanderers | 1.4 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
| Birkirkara | 0.7 | 1.0 | 5 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sliema Wanderers sit 6th in Premier League (11 points from 8 matches) and Birkirkara sit 8th (10 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sliema Wanderers | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 8 | Birkirkara | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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