Medeama vs Hearts of Oak: match statistics
Medeama sits at the top of the table and displays impressive home form with a 63% win rate and only one defeat all season. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 2.08, indicating offensive efficiency. Hearts of Oak boasts a solid away defense (75% clean sheets), but their attack is weak—averaging just 0.63 goals per away match with 63% of games ending without them scoring. The visitors' recent form is unstable (2 losses in the last 5 matches), whereas Medeama remains unbeaten in this period. Considering Medeama's advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), superior shooting efficiency, and home field advantage, the hosts are favorites to secure three points, although the defensive solidity of Hearts of Oak could result in a hard-fought victory or a draw.
Medeama vs Hearts of Oak: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Medeama played against Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Medeama has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Hearts of Oak has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Medeama scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 0.63. Hearts of Oak scores 0.73 and allows 0.33. Games in this league average 1.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Medeama's games and 13% of Hearts of Oak's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 13%, compared with league averages of 34% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Medeama has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.30 per game. Medeama takes 14.6 shots per game, while Hearts of Oak takes 7.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Medeama leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Hearts of Oak leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Medeama's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 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 1.89 goals. Both teams score in 34% 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.
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
Medeama sits at the top of the table and displays impressive home form with a 63% win rate and only one defeat all season. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 2.08, indicating offensive efficiency. Hearts of Oak boasts a solid away defense (75% clean sheets), but their attack is weak—averaging just 0.63 goals per away match with 63% of games ending without them scoring. The visitors' recent form is unstable (2 losses in the last 5 matches), whereas Medeama remains unbeaten in this period. Considering Medeama's advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), superior shooting efficiency, and home field advantage, the hosts are favorites to secure three points, although the defensive solidity of Hearts of Oak could result in a hard-fought victory or a draw.
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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
| Medeama | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.25 |
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 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Medeama · 2 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.
Medeama is 79% better for: goals scored per game.
1.31 goals / game - Medeama · 0.73 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak is 91% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.63 goals / game - Medeama · 0.33 goals / game - Hearts of Oak
Medeama scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 80% (12 of 15 meczów).
Hearts of Oak scores in 53% of games (8 of 15 meczów), while Medeama keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 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 - Medeama
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Medeama · 1.73 pts / game - Hearts of Oak
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Medeama - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
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
Medeama
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
| Medeama | Liga | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.94 | 1.89 | ▼ 1.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 41% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 62% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▼ 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 Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Medeama 1:0 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 Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
Medeama score 1.31 goals per game on average and Hearts of Oak 0.73. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Medeama's matches and 13% of Hearts of Oak's.
What form are Medeama and Hearts of Oak in?
Over the last 5 games Medeama have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Hearts of Oak 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
The statistical background for Medeama vs Hearts of Oak — 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.