Bugesera vs AS Kigali: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on January 10, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Bugesera Stadium, Nyamata
The Footlab model makes Bugesera the favourite at 44%, against 29% for a draw and 26% for AS Kigali. 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 Bugesera vs AS Kigali?
A very open match: only 19 Elo points separate Bugesera (1,679) and AS Kigali (1,660).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Bugesera have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; AS Kigali have 4, 4 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Rutsiro(away) | 2-0 | National Soccer League |
| May 26, 2026 | Rayon Sports(away) | 0-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 16, 2026 | Mukura(away) | 2-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 9, 2026 | Gicumbi(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 6, 2026 | Marines(home) | 0-4 | National Soccer League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2026 | Musanze(home) | 2-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 22, 2026 | Rutsiro(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 15, 2026 | Gicumbi(home) | 2-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 10, 2026 | APR(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 6, 2026 | Gorilla(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Bugesera win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 AS Kigali win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Bugesera 2-0 AS Kigali | National Soccer League |
| Dec 19, 2025 | AS Kigali 0-0 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | AS Kigali 1-0 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Bugesera 1-2 AS Kigali | National Soccer League |
| Jan 13, 2024 | Bugesera 0-0 AS Kigali | National Soccer League |
| Aug 21, 2023 | AS Kigali 1-0 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Bugesera vs AS Kigali on Mar 21, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Bugesera score 1.0 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; AS Kigali score 0.9 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 40% probability of over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bugesera | 1.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 4/15 | 7/15 |
| AS Kigali | 0.9 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Bugesera sit 9th in National Soccer League (44 points from 34 matches) and AS Kigali sit 14th (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bugesera | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 39 | 44 |
| 14 | AS Kigali | 34 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 39 | 35 |
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 Bugesera vs AS Kigali?
- The Footlab model makes Bugesera the favourite at 44%, against 29% for a draw and 26% for AS Kigali.
- Where and when is Bugesera vs AS Kigali played?
- Bugesera vs AS Kigali is played on January 10, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Bugesera Stadium, in the National Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 40% 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.