Both Mtarfa and Sliema Wanderers are hungry for points in this match, in spite of the away side carrying a 24 point edge so far.
- Mtarfa have the fewest scored goals (7) in First Division
- Sliema Wanderers have the fewest conceded goals (8) in First Division
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Mtarfa and Sliema Wanderers.
Mtarfa form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the First Division this season. Mtarfa have only managed 2 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses from their games here at MFA Centenary Stadium. There's also a terrible streak running regardless of playing venue as Mtarfa have lost eight games in a row.
Mtarfa suffered an unpredictable defeat 1-3 against Sliema Wanderers in their previous match, also played at home.
Prior to that, an away loss at Vittoriosa Stars.Mtarfa have scored {5 league goals} here from 7 matches, not a lot. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 12 goals have been conceded.
Sliema Wanderers form and stats
Sliema Wanderers's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Sliema Wanderers collect 17 points from their 7 away matches in the First Division. 5 victories and 2 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats).
It's the second away game in a row for Sliema Wanderers, but there's smiles all around after the 3-1 victory versus Mtarfa (placed 17th) last time out.
A home win before that, celebrating 5-1 vs Marsaskala.Wanderers has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 13 goals from 7 games. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far).
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have fought earlier this season: Mtarfa - Sliema Wanderers 1-3.
Mtarfa missing players
Sliema Wanderers missing players
| Mtarfa | Sliema Wanderers | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 7 | 4 | Played | P | 3 | 7 | 13 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Lost | L | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Scored | S | 6 | 13 | 29 |
| 23 | 12 | 4 | Conceded | C | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| 85% | 86% | 75% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 62% | 71% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 86% | 77% |
| 54% | 57% | 25% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 67% | 57% | 62% |
| 31% | 29% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 29% | 31% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 8% |
| 38% | 43% | 25% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 71% | 54% |
| 15% | 14% | 25% | Clean Sheets | C S | 33% | 29% | 46% |
| 62% | 57% | 75% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 5.3 | 4.4 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
| 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 1.3 | 2 | 3.5 |
| 2.4 | 2.9 | 3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 8.2 | 6.9 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15.7 | 11.6 | 9.8 |
| 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.8 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
| 18% | 23% | 13% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 46% | 50% | 55% |
| 10.8 | 10.4 | 11 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 7 | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.2 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 2 | 2 | 2.3 |
- Mtarfa have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Mtarfa have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Mtarfa have the fewest scored goals (5) at home in First Division
- Mtarfa have the fewest scored goals (7) in First Division
- Mtarfa have the fewest scored goals in the first half (1) in First Division
- Mtarfa is in the worst form (0-0-6)
- Sliema Wanderers have not yet lost a game.
- Sliema Wanderers have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Sliema Wanderers have scored in all their matches so far.
- Sliema Wanderers have scored more than double the goals of Mtarfa.
- Sliema Wanderers have the fewest conceded goals (8) in First Division
- Sliema Wanderers have the most points (17) away in First Division
- Sliema Wanderers have the most scored goals in the first half (17) in First Division
- Sliema Wanderers have the the best goal difference (+21) in First Division
- Sliema Wanderers have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
- Sliema Wanderers haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Sliema Wanderers | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 32 |
| 2 | Naxxar Lions | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 27 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 29 |
| 3 | Zejtun Corinthians | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 30 |
| 4 | Tarxien Rainbows | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 22 |
| 5 | Melita | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 21 |
| 6 | Fgura United | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 15 | 18 |
| 7 | Zurrieq | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 20 |
| 8 | St. Andrews | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 18 |
| 9 | Lija Athletic | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 18 |
| 10 | San Gwann | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | -8 | 12 |
| 11 | Marsa | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Attard | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -8 | 13 |
| 13 | Swieqi | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 10 | -4 | 13 |
| 14 | Vittoriosa Stars | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -14 | 10 |
| 15 | Marsaskala | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 19 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 18 | -10 | 10 |
| 16 | Mqabba | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 31 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | -16 | 7 |
| 17 | Mtarfa | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 11 | -16 | 8 |
| 18 | Qrendi | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | -14 | 7 |
