Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles: match statistics
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Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Asante Kotoko plays Young Apostles in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Baba Yara Stadium.
Recent form
Asante Kotoko has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Young Apostles has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Asante Kotoko scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.17. Young Apostles scores 0.50 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.24 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Asante Kotoko's games and 17% of Young Apostles's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 50%, compared with league averages of 44% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Asante Kotoko has the higher season xG average, 1.27 to 1.16 per game. Asante Kotoko takes 4.3 shots per game, while Young Apostles takes 1.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Asante Kotoko leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Young Apostles leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Asante Kotoko's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Young Apostles, it is minutes 0-15 (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 2.24 goals. Both teams score in 44% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Asante Kotoko | Young Apostles | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 58% | 9% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.29 | 0.63 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 2.94 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Asante Kotoko is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Asante Kotoko · 1.2 pts / game - Young Apostles
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Asante Kotoko is 100% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Asante Kotoko · 0.5 goals / game - Young Apostles
Asante Kotoko is 28% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Asante Kotoko · 1.5 goals / game - Young Apostles
Asante Kotoko scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Young Apostles scores in 50% of games (3 of 6 games), while Asante Kotoko keeps a clean sheet in 17% (1 of 6 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Asante Kotoko
Over / Under - Young Apostles
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Asante Kotoko is 22% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.83 pts / game - Asante Kotoko · 1.5 pts / game - Young Apostles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Asante Kotoko - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Asante Kotoko
Young Apostles
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ghana Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Asante Kotoko | Liga | Young Apostles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.17 | 2.24 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▼ 17% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 32% | • 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 59% | ▼ 33% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Asante Kotoko's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Young Apostles. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Asante Kotoko and Young Apostles play?
Asante Kotoko face Young Apostles on October 18, 2026 in Ghana Premier League at Baba Yara Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Asante Kotoko and Young Apostles?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Asante Kotoko won 2, Young Apostles won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles?
Asante Kotoko score 1.00 goals per game on average and Young Apostles 0.50. The Ghana Premier League average is 2.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Asante Kotoko's matches and 17% of Young Apostles's.
What form are Asante Kotoko and Young Apostles in?
Over the last 5 games Asante Kotoko have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Young Apostles 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Asante Kotoko vs Young Apostles: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.