Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko: match statistics
Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bechem United play Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match date is 17 May 2026 at 17:00. Venue: Bechem Park. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Bechem United: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Asante Kotoko: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bechem United scores 1.06 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Asante Kotoko scores 1.16 and concedes 0.87. League average: 2.03 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bechem United 45%, Asante Kotoko 29%. Over 2.5: Bechem United 45%, Asante Kotoko 39%. League level: BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Asante Kotoko has higher xG: 1.43 vs 1.21. Bechem United: 5.1 shots per match, Asante Kotoko: 9.7.
Match halves
Bechem United: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.39. Asante Kotoko: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.65.
Goals by minute
Bechem United: 16-30 (12 goals). Asante Kotoko: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 2.03 goals per match, BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 6.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
I predict a Bechem United win (1): the hosts concede only 0.38 goals per home match on average and keep a clean sheet in 75% of games, giving them a clear defensive advantage. Bechem score 1.00 goal at home on average with an average xG of 1.34 and have scored 8 goals in the last 5 matches, averaging 1.6 points per game in that period, indicating stronger offensive form than their opponent. Asante Kotoko score only 0.53 goals away on average with an xG of 1.27, have a -7 goal difference on the road and win only 20% of away matches, while failing to score in 60% of their away games. Although the visitors register more shots on target away (3.83 vs 2.57 for the hosts), their conversion rate is 6% versus 7% for Bechem, and the high share of goalless games suggests low finishing efficiency. Considering a 56% home win rate for the hosts and a +10 goal differential for Bechem versus -7 for Asante away, I assess the chances as approximately 70% home win, 18% draw and 12% away win.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bechem United | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 20% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.03 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bechem United is 133% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Bechem United · 0.6 pts / match - Asante Kotoko
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 9% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Bechem United · 1.16 goals / match - Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Bechem United · 0.87 goals / match - Asante Kotoko
Bechem United scores in 70% of matches (23 of 33 matches), while Asante Kotoko keeps a clean sheet in 55% (17 of 31 matches).
Asante Kotoko scores in 58% of matches (18 of 31 matches), while Bechem United keeps a clean sheet in 42% (14 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Bechem United
Over / Under — Asante Kotoko
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Bechem United is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Bechem United · 1.29 pts / match - Asante Kotoko
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bechem United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Asante Kotoko - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bechem United
Asante Kotoko
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Bechem United | Liga | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.24 | 2.03 | • 2.03 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 45% | 34% | ▲ 39% |
| Clean sheets | • 42% | 41% | ▲ 55% |
| Goal before half-time | • 61% | 62% | • 61% |
| Goal after half-time | • 58% | 59% | ▼ 55% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bechem United 0 - 0 - 1 Asante Kotoko. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Bechem United 3:1 Asante Kotoko. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko?
Bechem United score 1.06 goals per game on average and Asante Kotoko 1.16. The Ghana Premier League average is 2.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Bechem United's matches and 29% of Asante Kotoko's.
What form are Bechem United and Asante Kotoko in?
Over the last 5 games Bechem United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Asante Kotoko 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko?
The statistical background for Bechem United vs Asante Kotoko — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.