Etoile de l'Est vs AS Kigali: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 2Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 39%, against 31% for a draw and 30% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Etoile de l'Est vs AS Kigali?
A very open match: only 75 Elo points separate Etoile de l'Est (1,585) and AS Kigali (1,660).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Etoile de l'Est have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 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 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 |
| 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 4 meetings: 2 Etoile de l'Est win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 AS Kigali win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | AS Kigali 0-1 Etoile de l'Est | National Soccer League |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Etoile de l'Est 0-0 AS Kigali | National Soccer League |
| Jun 16, 2022 | AS Kigali 2-0 Etoile de l'Est | National Soccer League |
| Jan 27, 2022 | Etoile de l'Est 2-0 AS Kigali | National Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: AS Kigali vs Etoile de l'Est on Mar 1, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Etoile de l'Est score 0.7 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; AS Kigali score 0.9 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 36% probability of over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etoile de l'Est | 0.7 | 0.9 | 6 | 3/15 | 3/15 |
| 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?
The current season has no played match yet: final standings of the 2025-26 season.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Etoile de l'Est vs AS Kigali?
- The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 39%, against 31% for a draw and 30% for AS Kigali.
- Where and when is Etoile de l'Est vs AS Kigali played?
- Etoile de l'Est vs AS Kigali is played on September 12, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC), in the National Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 36% 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.