Samartex vs Young Apostles: match statistics
Samartex displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and only one defeat at their own stadium this season. The hosts have scored 8 more goals than they have conceded in home matches, maintaining a clean sheet in 75% of fixtures. Young Apostles struggle significantly on the road, winning only 13% of away matches and conceding an average of 0.88 goals per game. The visitors failed to score in as many as 63% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense, indicates major offensive problems. Samartex's recent form (3 wins in 5 matches) and dominant home performance give them a clear advantage in this clash. The goal difference of both teams (-1 for Young Apostles overall vs +1 for Samartex) further confirms the advantage of the hosts, who should confidently win this meeting.
Samartex vs Young Apostles: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Samartex played against Young Apostles in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Samartex has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Young Apostles has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Samartex scores 0.69 goals per game and allows 0.63. Young Apostles scores 0.94 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.89 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 19% of Samartex's games and 44% of Young Apostles's. The Over 2.5 rates are 6% and 31%, compared with league averages of 35% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Young Apostles has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.09 per game. Samartex takes 1.8 shots per game, while Young Apostles takes 5.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Samartex leads at halftime in 38% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Young Apostles leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Samartex's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Young Apostles, it is minutes 46-60 (4 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
Samartex displays impressive home form with a 75% win rate and only one defeat at their own stadium this season. The hosts have scored 8 more goals than they have conceded in home matches, maintaining a clean sheet in 75% of fixtures. Young Apostles struggle significantly on the road, winning only 13% of away matches and conceding an average of 0.88 goals per game. The visitors failed to score in as many as 63% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense, indicates major offensive problems. Samartex's recent form (3 wins in 5 matches) and dominant home performance give them a clear advantage in this clash. The goal difference of both teams (-1 for Young Apostles overall vs +1 for Samartex) further confirms the advantage of the hosts, who should confidently win this meeting.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Samartex | Young Apostles | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 18% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.62 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 2.23 | 0.58 |
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 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Samartex · 1.2 pts / game - Young Apostles
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.
Young Apostles is 36% better for: goals scored per game.
0.69 goals / game - Samartex · 0.94 goals / game - Young Apostles
Samartex is 59% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.63 goals / game - Samartex · 1 goals / game - Young Apostles
Samartex scores in 50% of games (8 of 16 meczów), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Young Apostles scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Samartex keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 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 - Samartex
Over / Under - Young Apostles
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.
Samartex is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Samartex · 1.06 pts / game - Young Apostles
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Samartex - 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.
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 0% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (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
Samartex
Young Apostles
* 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
| Samartex | Liga | Young Apostles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.31 | 1.89 | • 1.94 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 19% | 35% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 6% | 28% | ▲ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 41% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 63% | • 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 38% | 60% | ▲ 69% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Samartex vs Young Apostles?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Samartex 2:0 Young Apostles. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Samartex vs Young Apostles?
Samartex score 0.69 goals per game on average and Young Apostles 0.94. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 19% of Samartex's matches and 44% of Young Apostles's.
What form are Samartex and Young Apostles in?
Over the last 5 games Samartex have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Young Apostles 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Samartex vs Young Apostles?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Samartex vs Young Apostles: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.