Nations vs Karela: match statistics
Nations demonstrates impressive home form with 63% wins and 0% losses at home, representing a decisive advantage over the visitors. The hosts average 1.38 goals per home match while conceding just 0.63, achieving 50% clean sheets. Karela has yet to win an away match this season (0% Win%), recording 50% losses and draws, combined with weak offensive efficiency of just 0.75 goals per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.74 xG For versus 0.89 xG For the visitors on the road. Form over the last five matches favors Nations (3 wins), while Karela shows instability with a series of draws and losses away. Considering all factors, a home victory is the most likely scenario, although Karela's solid defense in recent matches (only 3 goals conceded in the last 5) could make this a tough encounter.
Nations vs Karela: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Nations played against Karela in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Nations has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Karela has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Nations scores 0.81 goals per game and allows 0.94. Karela scores 1.13 and allows 1.06. Games in this league average 1.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Nations's games and 50% of Karela's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 25%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Nations has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 1.01 per game. Nations takes 9.1 shots per game, while Karela takes 6.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Nations leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Karela leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Nations's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Karela, it is minutes 61-75 (5 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 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.
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
Nations demonstrates impressive home form with 63% wins and 0% losses at home, representing a decisive advantage over the visitors. The hosts average 1.38 goals per home match while conceding just 0.63, achieving 50% clean sheets. Karela has yet to win an away match this season (0% Win%), recording 50% losses and draws, combined with weak offensive efficiency of just 0.75 goals per away game. The expected goals (xG) differential also favors the hosts: 1.74 xG For versus 0.89 xG For the visitors on the road. Form over the last five matches favors Nations (3 wins), while Karela shows instability with a series of draws and losses away. Considering all factors, a home victory is the most likely scenario, although Karela's solid defense in recent matches (only 3 goals conceded in the last 5) could make this a tough encounter.
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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
| Nations | Karela | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.60 |
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.
Karela is 33% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Nations · 1.6 pts / game - Karela
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 40% better for: goals scored per game.
0.81 goals / game - Nations · 1.13 goals / game - Karela
Nations is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Nations · 1.06 goals / game - Karela
Nations scores in 50% of games (8 of 16 meczów), while Karela keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 meczów).
Karela scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Nations keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 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 - Nations
Over / Under - Karela
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.
Karela is 56% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Nations · 1.56 pts / game - Karela
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Nations - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Karela - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 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 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Nations
Karela
* 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
| Nations | Liga | Karela | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.75 | 1.89 | ▲ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 38% | 35% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 41% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | • 63% | 63% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▼ 56% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
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FAQ
What was the result of Nations vs Karela?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Nations 0:0 Karela. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Nations vs Karela?
Nations score 0.81 goals per game on average and Karela 1.13. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Nations's matches and 50% of Karela's.
What form are Nations and Karela in?
Over the last 5 games Nations have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Karela 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Nations vs Karela?
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.