Karela vs Samartex: match statistics
Karela displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at their own ground and a goal difference of +8, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. The hosts have scored an average of 1.5 goals per match while conceding only 0.5, keeping clean sheets in 63% of their home games. Samartex, on the other hand, has not won a single away match this season (0% win rate), averaging only 0.13 goals scored per away game with a concerning rate of 88% of matches failing to score. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts - 1.1 xG for Karela versus 1.09 xG for Samartex, with the visitors conceding an average of 1.68 xG per away match. The recent form of both teams (Karela: wddll, Samartex: wlwwd) indicates that despite some recent issues for the hosts, their home advantage should be decisive. The visitors' away goal difference (-7) combined with their lack of away wins and Karela's home dominance points to a clear victory for the hosts.
Karela vs Samartex: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Karela played against Samartex in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Karela has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Samartex has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Karela scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.06. Samartex scores 0.72 and allows 0.56. Games in this league average 1.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Karela's games and 17% of Samartex's. The Over 2.5 rates are 28% and 6%, compared with league averages of 34% for BTTS and 29% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Samartex has the higher season xG average, 1.09 to 0.99 per game. Karela takes 6.2 shots per game, while Samartex takes 1.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Karela leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.39 goals per game after halftime. Samartex leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.28 after halftime.
When the teams score
Karela's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Samartex, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ghana Premier League games average 1.86 goals. Both teams score in 34% of games, and 29% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Karela displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate at their own ground and a goal difference of +8, making them the clear favorite for this fixture. The hosts have scored an average of 1.5 goals per match while conceding only 0.5, keeping clean sheets in 63% of their home games. Samartex, on the other hand, has not won a single away match this season (0% win rate), averaging only 0.13 goals scored per away game with a concerning rate of 88% of matches failing to score. The expected goals (xG) difference also favors the hosts - 1.1 xG for Karela versus 1.09 xG for Samartex, with the visitors conceding an average of 1.68 xG per away match. The recent form of both teams (Karela: wddll, Samartex: wlwwd) indicates that despite some recent issues for the hosts, their home advantage should be decisive. The visitors' away goal difference (-7) combined with their lack of away wins and Karela's home dominance points to a clear victory for the hosts.
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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 | Samartex | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 12% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.76 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.62 | 4.24 |
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.
Samartex is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Karela · 1.4 pts / game - Samartex
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 47% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Karela · 0.72 goals / game - Samartex
Samartex is 89% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.06 goals / game - Karela · 0.56 goals / game - Samartex
Karela scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Samartex keeps a clean sheet in 61% (11 of 18 meczów).
Samartex scores in 50% of games (9 of 18 meczów), while Karela keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 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 - 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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Karela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Samartex - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (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
Karela
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
| Karela | Liga | Samartex | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.11 | 1.86 | ▼ 1.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▼ 17% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 28% | 29% | ▼ 6% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 42% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 60% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 60% | ▼ 39% |
^ 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
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Karela's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Samartex. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Karela vs Samartex?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Karela 0:1 Samartex. 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 Samartex?
Karela score 1.06 goals per game on average and Samartex 0.72. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Karela's matches and 17% of Samartex's.
What form are Karela and Samartex in?
Over the last 5 games Karela have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Samartex 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Karela vs Samartex?
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.