Al Merreikh vs APR: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 24, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Al-Merreikh Stadium, Omdurman
The Footlab model makes APR the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 32% for Al Merreikh. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Al Merreikh vs APR?
APR starts as the favourite with a 199-point Elo edge (1,875 vs 1,676).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Al Merreikh have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; APR have 10, 2 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | Gorilla(away) | 1-3 | National Soccer League |
| May 27, 2026 | APR(home) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 22, 2026 | Al Hilal Omdurman(home) | 1-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 17, 2026 | Amagaju(away) | 0-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 10, 2026 | Kiyovu Sports(home) | 0-1 | National Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Vipers(home) | 2-1 | CECAFA Club Cup |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Al-Haras Al-Jumhuri(away) | 3-1 | CECAFA Club Cup |
| Jul 24, 2026 | GOR Mahia(home) | 0-5 | CECAFA Club Cup |
| May 31, 2026 | Gicumbi(home) | 2-0 | National Soccer League |
| May 27, 2026 | Al Merreikh(away) | 2-1 | National Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Al Merreikh win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 APR win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | Al Merreikh 1-2 APR | National Soccer League |
| Jan 18, 2026 | APR 0-0 Al Merreikh | National Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Al Merreikh score 1.3 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; APR score 1.7 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 39% probability of over 2.5 goals and 47% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Merreikh | 1.3 | 0.7 | 7 | 5/15 | 6/15 |
| APR | 1.7 | 1.2 | 6 | 7/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Al Merreikh sit 3rd in National Soccer League (59 points from 34 matches) and APR sit 2nd (68 points from 34 matches).
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | APR | 34 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 50 | 28 | 68 |
| 3 | Al Merreikh | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 41 | 24 | 59 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Al Merreikh vs APR?
- The Footlab model makes APR the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 32% for Al Merreikh.
- Where and when is Al Merreikh vs APR played?
- Al Merreikh vs APR is played on April 24, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Al-Merreikh Stadium, in the National Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 39% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.