Gicumbi vs Etoile de l'Est: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 24Kick-off on March 6, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Gicumbi Stadium, Byumba
The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 39%, against 29% for a draw and 32% for Gicumbi. 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 Gicumbi vs Etoile de l'Est?
A very open match: only 26 Elo points separate Gicumbi (1,560) and Etoile de l'Est (1,585).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gicumbi have 4 wins, 4 draws and 7 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 | APR(away) | 0-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 24, 2026 | Mukura(home) | 3-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 15, 2026 | AS Kigali(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 9, 2026 | Bugesera(home) | 2-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 5, 2026 | Gasogi United(away) | 1-3 | 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 1 Gicumbi win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 Etoile de l'Est win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2022 | Etoile de l'Est 1-1 Gicumbi | National Soccer League |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Gicumbi 2-0 Etoile de l'Est | National Soccer League |
Last archived meeting: Etoile de l'Est vs Gicumbi on Feb 16, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
Gicumbi score 1.0 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Etoile de l'Est score 0.7 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gicumbi | 1.0 | 1.6 | 3 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Gicumbi | 34 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 38 | 54 | 38 |
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 Gicumbi vs Etoile de l'Est?
- The Footlab model makes Etoile de l'Est the favourite at 39%, against 29% for a draw and 32% for Gicumbi.
- Where and when is Gicumbi vs Etoile de l'Est played?
- Gicumbi vs Etoile de l'Est is played on March 6, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC) at Gicumbi Stadium, in the National Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 43% 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.