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Al Merreikh Stadium · Analysis updated 09:21 UTC

Al Merreikh vs Etincelles Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.94 expected goals for Al Merreikh and 0.46 for Etincelles, a combined total of 1.40. That distribution gives Al Merreikh the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 37%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 17% for over 2.5 goals and 23% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 25%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Al Merreikh win

45.8% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.94 – 0.46

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Al Merreikh home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Etincelles away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Al Merreikh to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 37% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.94 goals for Al Merreikh and 0.46 for Etincelles, a combined 1.40 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Al Merreikh win46%
Draw37%
Etincelles win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

64%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals41%
Over 2.5 goals17%
Over 3.5 goals5%
Both teams to score23%

Correct score

  • 0–024.6%
  • 1–023.1%
  • 0–111.4%
  • 2–010.8%
  • 1–110.7%

Recent form

Al Merreikh

  • 2026-09-18T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Amagaju · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Power Dynamos · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Power Dynamos · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-05-31T16:00:00.000Z · A vs Gorilla · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-05-27T16:00:00.000Z · H vs APR · 1-2 (L)

Etincelles

  • 2026-09-15T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Musanze · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Gorilla · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Sunrise · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-05-30T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Al Hilal Omdurman · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-05-26T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Gorilla · 4-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

National Soccer League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Gicumbi430129
2Gorilla522118
3Marines421147
4Amagaju521247
5Mukura421127
6Etincelles5212-47
7Bugesera320136
8Sunrise5131-36
9Gasogi United5122-35
10Police4112-14
11Kiyovu Sports4112-14
12AS Kigali4112-34
13APR110023
14Al Hilal Omdurman110023
15Musanze3102-13
16Etoile de l'Est4022-32
17Al Merreikh101001
18Rayon Sports2011-11

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Al Merreikh win, at 45.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 23% and over 2.5 goals at 17%.

A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.