Marines vs Al-Merreikh: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Marines prepare to host Al Merreikh on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this RWANDA: National League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Marines, currently 9th in the standings with 26 points from 18 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 16 points from 8 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Al Merreikh, sitting 4th with 32 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 7 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Marines and Al Merreikh have favored Al Merreikh, with Al Merreikh claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Amagaju, Marines recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Al Merreikh's last outing came against Rayon Sports, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Marines are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Marines and Al Merreikh are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Marines's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Al Merreikh's games average 1.9 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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