Karela vs Hearts of Oak: match statistics
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Karela vs Hearts of Oak: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Karela plays Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game is scheduled for September 26, 2026. Venue: Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium.
Recent form
Karela has 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Hearts of Oak has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.33 points per game.
Scoring records
Karela scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 2.00. Hearts of Oak scores 2.00 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 2.42 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Karela's games and 33% of Hearts of Oak's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 67%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Hearts of Oak has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 1.05 per game. Karela takes 4.0 shots per game, while Hearts of Oak takes 8.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Karela leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Hearts of Oak leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Karela's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Hearts of Oak, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 2.42 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
| Karela | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 50% | 50% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.26 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.83 | 0.50 |
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 133% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Karela · 2.33 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.
Hearts of Oak is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Karela · 2 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak is 506% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - Karela · 0.33 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Karela scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 games).
Hearts of Oak scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 games), while Karela keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - 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 303% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Karela · 1.33 pts / game - Hearts of Oak
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Karela - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 33% |
| No goal | 67% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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 | ▲ 3.67 | 2.42 | • 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 65% | ▲ 67% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Karela's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Hearts of Oak. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Karela and Hearts of Oak play?
Karela face Hearts of Oak on September 26, 2026 in Ghana Premier League at Crosby Awuah Memorial 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 Karela and Hearts of Oak?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Karela won 1, Hearts of Oak won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Karela vs Hearts of Oak?
Karela score 1.67 goals per game on average and Hearts of Oak 2.00. The Ghana Premier League average is 2.42 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Karela's matches and 33% of Hearts of Oak's.
What form are Karela and Hearts of Oak in?
Over the last 5 games Karela have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Hearts of Oak 2-1-0 (2.33 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.