Al Merreikh vs Rayon Sports: match statistics
Al Merreikh presents solid home form with 63% of home matches won and only 13% lost, making them the favorite for this meeting. The hosts have recorded an impressive unbeaten streak in their last five home matches, and their goal difference at their own stadium (+4) along with a low average conceded goals rate (0.75) testify to defensive stability. Rayon Sports shows significantly weaker away disposition—only 38% away wins, a negative goal difference (-4), and a high average of conceded goals (1.63 per match). The visitors' recent results are inconsistent, and their away form is characterized by volatility. Given the hosts' advantage in home play and Rayon Sports' struggles on the road, the most likely result is a victory for Al Merreikh, though a draw scenario cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' recent series of four draws.
Al Merreikh vs Rayon Sports: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Al Merreikh played against Rayon Sports in National Soccer League (Rwanda). The game was played on January 21, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Al Merreikh has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Rayon Sports has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Al Merreikh scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 0.53. Rayon Sports scores 1.20 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Al Merreikh's games and 40% of Rayon Sports's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 40%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rayon Sports has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.26 per game. Al Merreikh takes 8.1 shots per game, while Rayon Sports takes 8.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Al Merreikh leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Rayon Sports leads at halftime in 27% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Al Merreikh's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Rayon Sports, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National Soccer League games average 2.03 goals. Both teams score in 40% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Al Merreikh presents solid home form with 63% of home matches won and only 13% lost, making them the favorite for this meeting. The hosts have recorded an impressive unbeaten streak in their last five home matches, and their goal difference at their own stadium (+4) along with a low average conceded goals rate (0.75) testify to defensive stability. Rayon Sports shows significantly weaker away disposition—only 38% away wins, a negative goal difference (-4), and a high average of conceded goals (1.63 per match). The visitors' recent results are inconsistent, and their away form is characterized by volatility. Given the hosts' advantage in home play and Rayon Sports' struggles on the road, the most likely result is a victory for Al Merreikh, though a draw scenario cannot be ruled out due to the hosts' recent series of four draws.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Al Merreikh | Rayon Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Rayon Sports is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Al Merreikh · 1.2 goals / game - Rayon Sports
Al Merreikh is 126% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.53 goals / game - Al Merreikh · 1.2 goals / game - Rayon Sports
Al Merreikh scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Rayon Sports keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
Rayon Sports scores in 73% of games (11 of 15 meczów), while Al Merreikh keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Al Merreikh
Over / Under - Rayon Sports
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Al Merreikh is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Al Merreikh · 1.27 pts / game - Rayon Sports
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Al Merreikh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rayon Sports - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Al Merreikh
Rayon Sports
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (National Soccer League).
Teams vs league
| Al Merreikh | Liga | Rayon Sports | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.60 | 2.03 | ▲ 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 40% | • 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 20% | 34% | ▲ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 37% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 53% | 67% | ▲ 87% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Al Merreikh vs Rayon Sports?
The National Soccer League match finished Al Merreikh 2:2 Rayon Sports. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Al Merreikh vs Rayon Sports?
Al Merreikh score 1.07 goals per game on average and Rayon Sports 1.20. The National Soccer League average is 2.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Al Merreikh's matches and 40% of Rayon Sports's.
What form are Al Merreikh and Rayon Sports in?
Over the last 5 games Al Merreikh have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Rayon Sports 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Al Merreikh vs Rayon Sports?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.