Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh: match statistics
The match promises to be extremely closely contested. Rayon Sports shows solid home form with 56% of matches won at home and a +5 goal difference, but their recent form (2 wins in 5 matches) is not impressive. Al Merreikh is a higher-class team, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive 12-8-2 record and only an 8% loss rate on the road. The visitors have an excellent away defense (58% clean sheets, 0.42 goals conceded on average), making them a tough opponent. Rayon Sports has the edge in ball possession (55% vs 53%) and more shots on target (3.63 vs 2.55), but identical shooting efficiency (12%) and Al Merreikh's superior form in the last 5 matches (2.2 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) suggest an even rivalry. Taking all factors into account, I predict a draw as the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rayon Sports played against Al Merreikh in National Soccer League (Rwanda). The game was played on March 16, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Rayon Sports has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Al Merreikh has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rayon Sports scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.09. Al Merreikh scores 1.14 and allows 0.64. Games in this league average 2.09 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Rayon Sports's games and 45% of Al Merreikh's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 23%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 35% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rayon Sports has the higher season xG average, 1.40 to 1.26 per game. Rayon Sports takes 8.3 shots per game, while Al Merreikh takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Rayon Sports leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.57 goals per game after halftime. Al Merreikh leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rayon Sports's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Al Merreikh, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
National Soccer League games average 2.09 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 35% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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
The match promises to be extremely closely contested. Rayon Sports shows solid home form with 56% of matches won at home and a +5 goal difference, but their recent form (2 wins in 5 matches) is not impressive. Al Merreikh is a higher-class team, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive 12-8-2 record and only an 8% loss rate on the road. The visitors have an excellent away defense (58% clean sheets, 0.42 goals conceded on average), making them a tough opponent. Rayon Sports has the edge in ball possession (55% vs 53%) and more shots on target (3.63 vs 2.55), but identical shooting efficiency (12%) and Al Merreikh's superior form in the last 5 matches (2.2 PPG vs 1.8 PPG) suggest an even rivalry. Taking all factors into account, I predict a draw as the most likely outcome of this encounter.
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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
| Rayon Sports | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.36 |
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.
Al Merreikh is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Rayon Sports · 2.2 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.
Rayon Sports is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Rayon Sports · 1.14 goals / game - Al Merreikh
Al Merreikh is 70% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.09 goals / game - Rayon Sports · 0.64 goals / game - Al Merreikh
Rayon Sports scores in 83% of games (19 of 23 meczów), while Al Merreikh keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 meczów).
Al Merreikh scores in 82% of games (18 of 22 meczów), while Rayon Sports keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 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 - Rayon Sports
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rayon Sports - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Al Merreikh - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* 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 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Rayon Sports
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
| Rayon Sports | Liga | Al Merreikh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.30 | 2.09 | ▼ 1.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 52% | 46% | • 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 35% | 35% | ▼ 23% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 30% | 33% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 87% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Rayon Sports's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Al Merreikh. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh?
The National Soccer League match finished Rayon Sports 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 Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh?
Rayon Sports score 1.22 goals per game on average and Al Merreikh 1.14. The National Soccer League average is 2.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 35% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Rayon Sports's matches and 45% of Al Merreikh's.
What form are Rayon Sports and Al Merreikh in?
Over the last 5 games Rayon Sports have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Al Merreikh 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh?
The statistical background for Rayon Sports vs Al Merreikh — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.