Karela vs Hearts of Oak: match statistics
Karela vs Hearts of Oak: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Karela played against Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on December 7, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Karela has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Hearts of Oak has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Karela scores 1.08 goals per game and allows 1.17. Hearts of Oak scores 0.82 and allows 0.27. Games in this league average 1.92 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Karela's games and 18% of Hearts of Oak's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 18%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 30% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hearts of Oak has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.07 per game. Karela takes 6.9 shots per game, while Hearts of Oak takes 7.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Karela leads at halftime in 42% of its games and scores 0.42 goals per game after halftime. Hearts of Oak leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Karela's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). For Hearts of Oak, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 1.92 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 30% 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
| Karela | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.54 | 0.31 |
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.
Hearts of Oak is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Karela · 1.8 pts / game - Hearts of Oak
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.
Karela is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
1.08 goals / game - Karela · 0.82 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak is 333% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Karela · 0.27 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Karela scores in 75% of games (9 of 12 meczów), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 82% (9 of 11 meczów).
Hearts of Oak scores in 55% of games (6 of 11 meczów), while Karela keeps a clean sheet in 42% (5 of 12 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 - Karela
Over / Under - Hearts of Oak
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 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.58 pts / game - Karela · 1.91 pts / game - Hearts of Oak
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Karela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Karela
Hearts of Oak
* 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
| Karela | Liga | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.25 | 1.92 | ▼ 1.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▼ 18% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 30% | ▼ 18% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 40% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 63% | ▼ 27% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
FAQ
What was the result of Karela vs Hearts of Oak?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Karela 2:0 Hearts of Oak. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Karela vs Hearts of Oak?
Karela score 1.08 goals per game on average and Hearts of Oak 0.82. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.92 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Karela's matches and 18% of Hearts of Oak's.
What form are Karela and Hearts of Oak in?
Over the last 5 games Karela have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Hearts of Oak 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Karela vs Hearts of Oak?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.