Birkirkara vs Sliema: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Birkirkara FC prepare to host Sliema Wanderers FC on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Birkirkara FC, currently 6th in the standings with 9 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 9 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Sliema Wanderers FC, sitting 8th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Birkirkara FC and Sliema Wanderers FC have favored Sliema Wanderers FC, with Sliema Wanderers FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). This fixture has generally favored Sliema Wanderers FC in recent years.

In their previous league match against Valletta FC, Birkirkara FC recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 5-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Grech, Acheampong, Bayo, Coppola, Dimech, Garzia, Lopez, Makoma, Morello, Reid, Santos. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Sliema Wanderers FC's last outing came against Mosta, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Agu, Awad, Borg, Djuranovic, Alcino, Montebello, Henrique, Overend, Pisani, Prsa, Thiaguinho. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Birkirkara FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Birkirkara FC and Sliema Wanderers FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Birkirkara FC's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Sliema Wanderers FC's games average 2 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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