Hearts of Oak vs Samartex: match statistics
Hearts of Oak vs Samartex: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Hearts of Oak played against Samartex in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on December 26, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Hearts of Oak has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Samartex has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Hearts of Oak scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 0.36. Samartex scores 0.73 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 1.85 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 14% of Hearts of Oak's games and 20% of Samartex's. The Over 2.5 rates are 14% and 7%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hearts of Oak has the higher season xG average, 1.29 to 1.09 per game. Hearts of Oak takes 7.5 shots per game, while Samartex takes 1.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Hearts of Oak leads at halftime in 36% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Samartex leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.27 after halftime.
When the teams score
Hearts of Oak's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Samartex, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 1.85 goals. Both teams score in 35% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
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
| Hearts of Oak | Samartex | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 8% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.63 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 5.62 |
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.
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.
Hearts of Oak is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.36 goals / game - Hearts of Oak · 0.6 goals / game - Samartex
Hearts of Oak scores in 50% of games (7 of 14 meczów), while Samartex keeps a clean sheet in 60% (9 of 15 meczów).
Samartex scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 79% (11 of 14 meczów).
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 - Hearts of Oak
Over / Under - Samartex
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.
Hearts of Oak is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.64 pts / game - Hearts of Oak · 1.53 pts / game - Samartex
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Samartex - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (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
Hearts of Oak
Samartex
* 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
| Hearts of Oak | Liga | Samartex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.07 | 1.85 | ▼ 1.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 14% | 35% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 14% | 28% | ▼ 7% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 79% | 41% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 43% | 62% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 29% | 61% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Hearts of Oak vs Samartex?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Hearts of Oak 1:0 Samartex. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hearts of Oak vs Samartex?
Hearts of Oak score 0.71 goals per game on average and Samartex 0.73. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.85 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 14% of Hearts of Oak's matches and 20% of Samartex's.
What form are Hearts of Oak and Samartex in?
Over the last 5 games Hearts of Oak have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Samartex 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hearts of Oak vs Samartex?
The statistical background for Hearts of Oak vs Samartex — 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.