Gorilla vs Bugesera: prediction and stats
National Soccer LeagueRegular Season - 31Kick-off on May 8, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC)
The Footlab model makes Bugesera the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 34% for Gorilla. 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 Gorilla vs Bugesera?
A very open match: only 44 Elo points separate Gorilla (1,635) and Bugesera (1,679).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Gorilla have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 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 31, 2026 | Al Merreikh(home) | 3-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 26, 2026 | Etincelles(home) | 0-4 | National Soccer League |
| May 15, 2026 | Rayon Sports(away) | 1-1 | National Soccer League |
| May 9, 2026 | Mukura(away) | 1-2 | National Soccer League |
| May 6, 2026 | AS Kigali(home) | 2-1 | 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 6 meetings: 1 Gorilla win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Bugesera win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | Bugesera 3-1 Gorilla | National Soccer League |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Gorilla 2-1 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| May 2, 2025 | Gorilla 0-1 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Bugesera 0-0 Gorilla | National Soccer League |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Gorilla 1-1 Bugesera | National Soccer League |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Bugesera 2-2 Gorilla | National Soccer League |
How many goals should we expect?
Gorilla score 1.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Bugesera score 1.0 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 41% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorilla | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 | 12/15 | 10/15 |
| 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?
Gorilla sit 11th in National Soccer League (40 points from 34 matches) and Bugesera sit 9th (44 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 |
| 11 | Gorilla | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 31 | 42 | 40 |
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 Gorilla vs Bugesera?
- The Footlab model makes Bugesera the favourite at 37%, against 30% for a draw and 34% for Gorilla.
- Where and when is Gorilla vs Bugesera played?
- Gorilla vs Bugesera is played on May 8, 2027 at 01:00 PM (UTC), in the National Soccer League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 41% 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.