APR vs Al Merreikh: match statistics
APR boasts an impressive home form with an 86% win rate and just one defeat all season, scoring an average of 1.71 goals per match at home while maintaining a very solid defense (0.43 goals conceded). The hosts are in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. Al Merreikh, despite a decent away record (67% wins), is in a clear form crisis, drawing four of their last five matches and averaging only 1.4 points per game. The visitors score just 1 goal on average away from home and fail to find the net in 33% of their matches. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, efficiency, and defensive solidity, APR should capitalize on home advantage and secure all three points, although the visitors' disciplined defense could result in a narrow victory margin.
APR vs Al Merreikh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
APR played against Al Merreikh in National Soccer League (Rwanda). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
APR has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.60 points per game. Al Merreikh has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
APR scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.67. Al Merreikh scores 1.14 and allows 0.57. Games in this league average 2.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of APR's games and 36% of Al Merreikh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 21%, compared with league averages of 40% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Merreikh has the higher season xG average, 1.33 to 1.28 per game. APR takes 8.5 shots per game, while Al Merreikh takes 8.6.
First-half and second-half trends
APR leads at halftime in 47% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Al Merreikh leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
APR's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Al Merreikh, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National Soccer League games average 2.05 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
APR boasts an impressive home form with an 86% win rate and just one defeat all season, scoring an average of 1.71 goals per match at home while maintaining a very solid defense (0.43 goals conceded). The hosts are in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches and averaging 2.6 points per game. Al Merreikh, despite a decent away record (67% wins), is in a clear form crisis, drawing four of their last five matches and averaging only 1.4 points per game. The visitors score just 1 goal on average away from home and fail to find the net in 33% of their matches. Considering the hosts' advantage in form, efficiency, and defensive solidity, APR should capitalize on home advantage and secure all three points, although the visitors' disciplined defense could result in a narrow victory margin.
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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
| APR | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.48 | 0.37 |
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.
APR is 44% better for: last-5 form.
2.6 pts / game - APR · 1.8 pts / game - Al Merreikh
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.
APR is 23% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - APR · 1.14 goals / game - Al Merreikh
Al Merreikh is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - APR · 0.57 goals / game - Al Merreikh
APR scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 meczów), while Al Merreikh keeps a clean sheet in 50% (7 of 14 meczów).
Al Merreikh scores in 79% of games (11 of 14 meczów), while APR keeps a clean sheet in 47% (7 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 - APR
Over / Under - Al Merreikh
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.
APR is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - APR · 1.43 pts / game - Al Merreikh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
APR - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Merreikh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 64%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
APR
Al Merreikh
* 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
| APR | Liga | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.07 | 2.05 | ▼ 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 40% | ▼ 36% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 34% | ▼ 21% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 47% | 37% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 62% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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 APR vs Al Merreikh?
The National Soccer League match finished APR 0:0 Al Merreikh. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before APR vs Al Merreikh?
APR score 1.40 goals per game on average and Al Merreikh 1.14. The National Soccer League average is 2.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 53% of APR's matches and 36% of Al Merreikh's.
What form are APR and Al Merreikh in?
Over the last 5 games APR have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 points per game) and Al Merreikh 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for APR vs Al Merreikh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for APR vs Al Merreikh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.