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

As Valletta FC prepare to host Sliema Wanderers FC on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this MALTA: Premier Division, Championship Group fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Valletta FC, currently 4th in the standings with 12 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 5 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss 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 6 goals.

Sliema Wanderers FC, sitting 9th with 9 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 5 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Valletta FC and Sliema Wanderers FC have favored Sliema Wanderers FC, with Sliema Wanderers FC claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Zabbar St. Patrick, Valletta FC recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Maringa, Adebayo, Azzopardi, Borg, Ellul, Mbende, Mendoza, Radic, Thaylor, Yuri, Zammit. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Sliema Wanderers FC's last outing came against Birkirkara FC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Al-Tumi, Awad, Borg, Djuranovic, Fernandinho, Alcino, Henrique, Overend, Prsa, Seruca, Thiaguinho. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Valletta FC are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Valletta 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 few goals: Valletta FC's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 8 clean sheets. Sliema Wanderers FC's games average 1.8 goals, with 2 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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