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

As Tarxien Rainbows prepare to host Sliema Wanderers FC on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Tarxien Rainbows, currently 11th in the standings with 4 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 0 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Sliema Wanderers FC, sitting 7th with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 6 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Tarxien Rainbows and Sliema Wanderers FC have favored Sliema Wanderers FC, with Sliema Wanderers FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Naxxar Lions, Tarxien Rainbows recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Cassar, D'Alessandro, Junior, Grima, Kuku, Lokosa, Musulin, Panic, Valverde, Vella, Hudson. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Sliema Wanderers FC's last outing came against Valletta FC, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Al-Tumi, Awad, Borg, Djuranovic, Fernandinho, Alcino, Henrique, Overend, Prsa, Seruca, Thiaguinho. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Tarxien Rainbows are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Tarxien Rainbows 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 few goals: Tarxien Rainbows's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sliema Wanderers FC's games average 1.6 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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