Gicumbi and Al Merreikh face each other on Saturday 05.02.2026, at 14:00 (UK Time), in a National Soccer League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Gicumbi's home ground, the Gicumbi Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Gicumbi and Al Merreikh, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Al Merreikh Win
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Gicumbi preview
Gicumbi heads into the match with the following record in the National Soccer League: in 28 matches, Gicumbi secured 8 victories, 8 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gicumbi's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 8 victories so far.
Gicumbi has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 31 goals, of which 31 were scored in the National Soccer League, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, Gicumbi has conceded 41 goals in the National Soccer League (an average of 1.46 per game) and 41 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.46 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Al Merreikh preview
Al Merreikh comes into the game with 27 matches played so far in the National Soccer League. They have secured 14 victories, 10 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.93 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 11 draws, and 4 losses.
Al Merreikh's attack has been highly effective, scoring 31 goals during this period. Of that total, 31 were netted in the National Soccer League, with an average of 1.15 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.07.
Al Merreikh's offensive system is led by , the team's top scorer this season. The has found the back of the net 0 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, . The has contributed with 0 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.56 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 16 goals in 29 matches, averaging 0.55 per match.
Head to head: Gicumbi vs Al Merreikh
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Gicumbi
Rwanda - National Soccer League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Away | D L D D D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 36% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.57 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.14 | 1.07 |
| Conceded | 1.46 | 1.43 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 64% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 21% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 14% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 43% | 36% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.1 | 1.08 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.28 | 1.16 |
Al Merreikh
Rwanda - National Soccer League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Away | L D W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 52% | 54% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.7 | 2.15 | 1.29 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.46 | 0.86 |
| Conceded | 0.56 | 0.69 | 0.43 |
| Both Teams to Score | 37% | 46% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 52% | 46% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 15% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 39% | 54% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.28 | 1.45 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 1.13 | 0.99 |
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