Al Merreikh vs Etoile de l'Est: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Al-Merreikh Stadium, Omdurman
The Footlab model makes Al Merreikh the favourite at 49%, against 30% for a draw and 21% for Etoile de l'Est. The most likely score is 1-0.
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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Al Merreikh vs Etoile de l'Est?
A very open match: only 91 Elo points separate Al Merreikh (1,676) and Etoile de l'Est (1,585).
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; Etoile de l'Est have 6, 3 and 6.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | Bugesera(home) | 0-3 | National Soccer League |
| May 4, 2024 | Police(away) | 2-1 | National Soccer League |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Marines(home) | 1-0 | National Soccer League |
| Apr 20, 2024 | Amagaju(away) | 1-0 | National Soccer League |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Gorilla(home) | 0-1 | 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; Etoile de l'Est score 0.7 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 35% probability of over 2.5 goals and 41% 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 |
| Etoile de l'Est | 0.7 | 0.9 | 6 | 3/15 | 3/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Etoile de l'Est?
- The Footlab model makes Al Merreikh the favourite at 49%, against 30% for a draw and 21% for Etoile de l'Est.
- Where and when is Al Merreikh vs Etoile de l'Est played?
- Al Merreikh vs Etoile de l'Est is played on October 10, 2026 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 35% 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.