Rukinzo vs Le Messager Ngozi: result 1-0 and analysis
Ligue AMatchday 24Kick-off on March 7, 2026 at 01:00 PM (UTC)Stade Intwari, Bujumbura
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What was the result of Rukinzo vs Le Messager Ngozi?
Rukinzo won 1-0 on March 7, 2026.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rukinzo have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Le Messager Ngozi have 3, 6 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Olympic Star(away) | 0-0 | Ligue A |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Musongati(home) | 0-0 | Ligue A |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Aigle Noir(home) | 0-0 | Ligue A |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Green Farmers FC(away) | 4-2 | Ligue A |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Kayanza United(home) | 4-1 | Ligue A |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | Green Farmers FC(home) | 4-0 | Ligue A |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Kayanza United(away) | 0-2 | Ligue A |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Garage Express(home) | 0-0 | Ligue A |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Dynamik(away) | 3-1 | Ligue A |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Muzinga(home) | 0-0 | Ligue A |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Rukinzo wins, 0 draws, 1 Le Messager Ngozi win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2025 | Le Messager Ngozi 0-1 Rukinzo | Ligue A |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Le Messager Ngozi 1-2 Rukinzo | Ligue A |
| Dec 8, 2024 | Rukinzo 1-2 Le Messager Ngozi | Ligue A |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Le Messager Ngozi 1-2 Rukinzo | Ligue A |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Rukinzo 2-0 Le Messager Ngozi | Ligue A |
| May 10, 2023 | Rukinzo 2-1 Le Messager Ngozi | Ligue A |
Last archived meeting: Le Messager Ngozi vs Rukinzo on Oct 5, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Rukinzo score 1.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Le Messager Ngozi score 1.0 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rukinzo | 1.5 | 1.0 | 5 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Le Messager Ngozi | 1.0 | 1.0 | 5 | 7/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Rukinzo sit 3rd in Ligue A (17 points from 8 matches) and Le Messager Ngozi sit 7th (16 points from 8 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Rukinzo | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | Le Messager Ngozi | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 16 |
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