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
Key match information
Rayon Sports played Al Merreikh in National Soccer League (Rwanda). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Rayon Sports: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Al Merreikh: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rayon Sports scores 1.22 and concedes 1.09 goals per match. Al Merreikh scores 1.14 and concedes 0.64. League average: 2.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rayon Sports 52%, Al Merreikh 45%. Over 2.5: Rayon Sports 35%, Al Merreikh 23%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 35%.
xG, shots and style
Rayon Sports has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.26. Rayon Sports: 8.3 shots per match, Al Merreikh: 8.0.
Match halves
Rayon Sports: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.57. Al Merreikh: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Rayon Sports: 31-45+ (7 goals). Al Merreikh: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
National Soccer League: 2.09 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 35%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Al Merreikh is 22% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Rayon Sports · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.22 goals / match - Rayon Sports · 1.14 goals / match - Al Merreikh
Al Merreikh is 70% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.09 goals / match - Rayon Sports · 0.64 goals / match - Al Merreikh
Rayon Sports scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Al Merreikh keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 matches).
Al Merreikh scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Rayon Sports keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rayon Sports
Over / Under - Al Merreikh
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 35% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Al Merreikh - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Rayon Sports
Al Merreikh
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Rayon Sports 0 - 1 - 0 Al Merreikh. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.