MALTA PREMIER LEAGUE
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Centenary Stadium
Referee: M. De Gabriele
Tarxien Rainbows
Match Timeline
Sliema Wanderers
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🟨
2'
L. Borg
Tarxien Rainbows
8'
N. Frendo
Tarxien Rainbows
28'
E. Agius
Sliema Wanderers
🟨
33'
E. Agius
Sliema Wanderers
🟨
47'
P. Panic
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
50'
N. Micallef ↔ L. Montebello
Sliema Wanderers
🔄
52'
Erico Junior ↔ A. Lokosa
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
68'
M. Musulin ↔ A. Valverde
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
68'
P. Schmidt ↔ M. Aguek
Tarxien Rainbows
74'
M. Aguek
Tarxien Rainbows
🔄
77'
V. Plut ↔ S. Siaw
Sliema Wanderers
🔄
77'
R. Prsa ↔ Marcelo Santos
Sliema Wanderers
🔄
87'
E. Agius ↔ N. Strickland
Sliema Wanderers
🟨
88'
M. Awad
Sliema Wanderers
🟨
90+2'
Claudio Murici
Tarxien Rainbows
🟥
90+3'
Fernandinho
Sliema Wanderers

Predictions & Statistics

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 78.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 83.4%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 54.7%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
78.8%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
83.4%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
54.7%
-
Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
87.7%
-
HT / FT Home / Home
-
-
Correct Score 2-1
-
-
Probability Distribution
Tarxien Rainbows Win 31.8%
Draw 21.2%
Sliema Wanderers Win 47.1%
Expected Goals (xG)
Tarxien Rainbows1.02
Sliema Wanderers1.43
Recent Form (Last 5)
Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows
WWDLW
30 GF / 57 GA
Sliema Wanderers Sliema Wanderers
WLDWL
36 GF / 34 GA
Key Stats
0.97
Average Goals Scored
1.16
1.84
Average Goals Conceded
1.1
20
BTTS Yes
18
17
Over 2.5
11
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Tarxien Rainbows Tarxien Rainbows 31 matches
Sliema Wanderers Sliema Wanderers 31 matches
Tarxien Rainbows Statistic Sliema Wanderers
3 Wins 12
10 Draws 12
18 Losses 7
30 Goals For 36
57 Goals Against 34
0.97 Avg Goals Scored 1.16
1.84 Avg Goals Conceded 1.1
20 BTTS Yes 18
24 Over 1.5 22
17 Over 2.5 11
11 Over 3.5 6
2 Clean Sheets 8
10 Failed To Score 6
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

This match appears to feature a noticeable gap in profile, built around two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Sliema Wanderers. Sliema Wanderers carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 1 with 22 points while Tarxien Rainbows sit 5 on 12, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Sliema Wanderers having the stronger overall control.

Tarxien Rainbows Analysis

Placed 5 with 12 points from 15 outings, Tarxien Rainbows continue to operate from a strong competitive position. Across the campaign, they have posted 2 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, while the 17:28 goal ratio supports the view of poor form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on Nhayson (6 goals), M. Musulin (4 goals), K. Donsu (3 goals), and defensively they have been fairly stable. At home, they have returned 2 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Sliema Wanderers Analysis

Sliema Wanderers come into this match from a strong league position, sitting 1 with 22 points from 15 matches. Their overall return of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses with goals at 15:15 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by M. Bah (6 goals), R. Prsa (5 goals), U. Djuranovic (4 goals), while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, the record of 1 wins, 6 draws, and 1 losses points toward a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their broader style still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Tarxien Rainbows won 3 times, Sliema Wanderers won 7 times, while 4 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 14:19 from Tarxien Rainbows's perspective. 7 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 10 matches, with an average of 2.36 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (78.8%)
H2H summary: Tarxien Rainbows wins 3, draws 4, Sliema Wanderers wins 7

Lineups

Tarxien Rainbows
Formation
Sliema Wanderers
M. Spiteri
M. Spiteri
A. Kuku
A. Kuku
Claudio Murici
Claudio Murici
Erico Junior
Erico Junior
L. Borg
L. Borg
Nhayson
Nhayson
K. Donsu
K. Donsu
M. Musulin
M. Musulin
P. Panic
P. Panic
P. Schmidt
P. Schmidt
A. Vella
A. Vella
R. Al Tumi
R. Al Tumi
J. Borg
J. Borg
N. Micallef
N. Micallef
N. Frendo
N. Frendo
A. Overend
A. Overend
V. Plut
V. Plut
R. Prsa
R. Prsa
E. Agius
E. Agius
S. Pisani
S. Pisani
M. Awad
M. Awad
Fernandinho
Fernandinho
Tarxien Rainbows 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
94
M. Spiteri
6
A. Kuku
10
Claudio Murici
🟨 90+2'
11
Erico Junior
↓ 52'
20
L. Borg
🟨 2'
23
Nhayson
29
K. Donsu
33
M. Musulin
↓ 68'
54
P. Panic
🟨 47'
70
P. Schmidt
↓ 68'
74
A. Vella
Substitutes
1
A. Cassar
7
A. Valverde
↑ 68'
4
M. D'Alessandro
9
A. Lokosa
↑ 52'
17
N. Bird
18
S. Mizzi
22
M. Aguek
⚽ 74' ↑ 68'
77
M. Grima
88
K. Gatt
99
T. Bird
21
K. Vella
Sliema Wanderers 4-4-2 (estimated)
Starting XI
22
R. Al Tumi
2
J. Borg
3
N. Micallef
↓ 50'
5
N. Frendo
⚽ 8'
7
A. Overend
9
V. Plut
↓ 77'
12
R. Prsa
↓ 77'
18
E. Agius
⚽ 28' ↓ 87' 🟨 33'
70
S. Pisani
77
M. Awad
🟨 88'
94
Fernandinho
🟥 90+3'
Substitutes
1
F. Lauri
25
E. Agu
4
J. R. Carabott
6
Z. Hathout
8
S. Siaw
↑ 77'
10
L. Montebello
↑ 50'
14
O. Al Matroud
21
N. Strickland
↑ 87'
55
J. F. Belfiore
88
A. Stagno
95
Marcelo Santos
↑ 77'
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
10.05.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
0
2
L
05.05.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
2
W
24.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
0
D
19.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
D
14.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
3
2
W
11.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
15.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
08.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta FC
1
3
L
28.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
18.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
1
0
W
15.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Floriana
0
2
L
07.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
1
1
D
03.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
5
L
31.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
25.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Marsaxlokk
1
2
L
17.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans
1
2
L
11.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
0
1
L
08.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
19.12.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
Last matches: Sliema Wanderers
26.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
19.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Mosta
2
2
D
14.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara
1
0
W
10.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hibernians
1
1
D
14.03.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Gzira United
2
1
W
07.03.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Floriana
0
1
L
28.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Valletta FC
1
0
W
17.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara
1
1
D
14.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
08.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Mosta
1
0
W
03.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
1
1
D
31.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
25.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hibernians
1
3
L
16.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
0
W
10.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans
0
1
L
06.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
0
0
D
20.12.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Floriana
1
2
L
14.12.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Valletta FC
2
1
W
23.11.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara
2
1
W
H2H: Tarxien Rainbows vs Sliema Wanderers
30.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
28.02.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
13.09.25
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
1
0
L
22.04.23
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
0
0
D
04.03.23
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
3
L
13.11.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
23.07.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
0
W
25.04.21
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
0
0
D
18.12.20
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
15.02.20
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
1
0
L
27.09.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
15.02.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
30.09.18
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
3
1
L
24.02.18
H2H
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
30.09.17
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
Last matches: Tarxien Rainbows
24.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
0
D
19.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
3
3
D
14.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
3
2
W
11.04.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
2
2
D
15.03.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
28.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Naxxar Lions
1
2
L
31.01.26
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Gzira United
1
2
L
02.11.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Mosta
0
1
L
28.10.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Birkirkara
0
4
L
02.10.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Marsaxlokk
0
2
L
28.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Valletta FC
1
2
L
23.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hibernians
1
3
L
20.09.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
23.08.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Floriana
0
1
L
17.08.25
Pre
Tarxien Rainbows
Hamrun Spartans
1
1
D
H2H at home: Tarxien Rainbows
30.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
28.02.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
04.03.23
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
3
L
13.11.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
23.07.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
0
W
18.12.20
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
27.09.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
15.02.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
L
30.09.17
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
W
Last matches: Sliema Wanderers
26.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Zabbar St. Patrick
1
1
D
19.04.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Mosta
2
2
D
28.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Tarxien Rainbows
1
1
D
21.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Valletta FC
1
0
W
17.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Birkirkara
1
1
D
14.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Naxxar Lions
1
1
D
08.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Mosta
1
0
W
03.02.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Marsaxlokk
1
1
D
31.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans
0
2
L
10.01.26
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hamrun Spartans
0
1
L
20.12.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Floriana
1
2
L
14.12.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Valletta FC
2
1
W
01.11.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Floriana
2
2
D
29.10.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Hibernians
3
2
W
16.08.25
Pre
Sliema Wanderers
Zabbar St. Patrick
2
1
W
H2H away: Sliema Wanderers
30.04.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
L
28.02.26
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
04.03.23
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
3
W
13.11.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
1
D
23.07.22
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
0
L
18.12.20
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
W
27.09.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
W
15.02.19
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
1
2
W
30.09.17
H2H
Tarxien Rainbows
Sliema Wanderers
2
1
L

Standings

Premier League , Closing Bottom 6
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 16 5 7 4 16:17 -1 22
L D D W D
2 16 4 7 5 14:14 0 19
D D D L W
3 17 4 7 7 22:31 -9 18
L W W D D
4 16 4 4 8 16:24 -8 16
L W D L D
5 17 3 7 8 23:25 -2 16
W L W D D
6 16 2 4 10 14:32 -18 10
W D L D W