Etoile de l'Est vs Bugesera: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 9Kick-off on November 20, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 36%, against 31% for a draw and 33% for Bugesera. 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 Etoile de l'Est vs Bugesera?
A very open match: only 94 Elo points separate Etoile de l'Est (1,585) and Bugesera (1,679).
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; Bugesera have 6, 2 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 | 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Etoile de l'Est win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Bugesera win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2024 | Etoile de l'Est 0-3 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Bugesera 2-1 Etoile de l'Est | National Soccer League |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Etoile de l'Est 0-1 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Bugesera 0-0 Etoile de l'Est | National Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Etoile de l'Est vs Bugesera on May 11, 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; Bugesera score 1.0 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 |
| Bugesera | 1.0 | 1.3 | 6 | 4/15 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Bugesera | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 39 | 44 |
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 Bugesera?
- The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 36%, against 31% for a draw and 33% for Bugesera.
- Where and when is Etoile de l'Est vs Bugesera played?
- Etoile de l'Est vs Bugesera is played on November 20, 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.