Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh: match statistics
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Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Gicumbi plays Al Merreikh in National Soccer League (Rwanda). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Gicumbi Stadium.
Recent form
Gicumbi has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.25 points per game. Al Merreikh has 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Gicumbi scores 1.25 goals per game and allows 0.75. Al Merreikh scores 0.00 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 1.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Gicumbi's games and 0% of Al Merreikh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 0%, compared with league averages of 22% for BTTS and 15% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Al Merreikh has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.32 per game. Gicumbi takes 8.8 shots per game, while Al Merreikh takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Gicumbi leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Al Merreikh leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Gicumbi's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Al Merreikh, it is minutes 0-15 (0 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National Soccer League games average 1.48 goals. Both teams score in 22% of games, and 15% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Gicumbi | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 75% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.00 |
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.
Gicumbi is 125% better for: last-5 form.
2.25 pts / game - Gicumbi · 1 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.
Gicumbi scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Al Merreikh keeps a clean sheet in 100% (1 of 1 games).
Al Merreikh scores in 0% of games (0 of 1 games), while Gicumbi keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 games).
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 - Gicumbi
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.
Gicumbi is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Gicumbi · 1 pts / game - Al Merreikh
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Gicumbi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Al Merreikh - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.25 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 100% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 0% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
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
Gicumbi
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
| Gicumbi | Liga | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.48 | ▼ 0.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 22% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 15% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 48% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 59% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▼ 0% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Gicumbi's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Al Merreikh. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Gicumbi and Al Merreikh play?
Gicumbi face Al Merreikh on October 18, 2026 in National Soccer League at Gicumbi Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Gicumbi and Al Merreikh?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Gicumbi won 0, Al Merreikh won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh?
Gicumbi score 1.25 goals per game on average and Al Merreikh 0.00. The National Soccer League average is 1.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 15% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Gicumbi's matches and 0% of Al Merreikh's.
What form are Gicumbi and Al Merreikh in?
Over the last 5 games Gicumbi have a 3-0-1 record (2.25 points per game) and Al Merreikh 0-1-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.