Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions: match statistics
Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Young Apostles played against Heart of Lions in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The game was played on March 29, 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Recent form
Young Apostles has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Heart of Lions has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Young Apostles scores 0.96 goals per game and allows 1.15. Heart of Lions scores 0.92 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 1.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 42% of Young Apostles's games and 31% of Heart of Lions's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 35%, compared with league averages of 33% for BTTS and 31% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Heart of Lions has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.37 per game. Young Apostles takes 4.9 shots per game, while Heart of Lions takes 9.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Young Apostles leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.62 goals per game after halftime. Heart of Lions leads at halftime in 35% and scores 0.42 after halftime.
When the teams score
Young Apostles's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Heart of Lions, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 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 33% of games, and 31% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
I predict a home win based on Young Apostles’ home statistical edge. Hosts average 1.64 goals at home with xG 1.68 and 5.5 SoT, while Heart of Lions score only 0.77 away with xG 1.2 and 2.78 SoT. Visitors have a high share of matches without scoring (FTS 54%) and a high away loss percentage (Loss% 54), limiting their offensive potential. Both teams’ recent forms are weak, but the hosts’ superior efficiency and home results favor them. Therefore I rate the home side clearly above draw or away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Stats favor BTTS = No. Young Apostles have an exceptionally strong defense (seasonConcededAVG_home 0.38, seasonCSPercentage_home 69%), league CS 85% and low league goals (1.86). Heart of Lions show low scoring (seasonScoredAVG_away 0.77, SOTAVG 2.78) and limited xG ~1.2, reducing their ability to score versus a compact host. Last5 BTTS are moderate (40%), but dominant season defensive signals and hosts' edge support No for BTTS.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
xG analysis shows Young Apostles’ attacking edge (xG_for_home 1.74) and moderately vulnerable Heart of Lions defense (xG_against_away 1.4), yielding expected ~1.57 for home and ~1.10 for away. Despite seasonal stat disparities (home high CS% vs guests’ higher FT% and BTTS%), combined xG ~2.67 strongly favors over 1.5 goals. Over 2.5 is moderately likely; Over 3.5 is unlikely. Based on data, play Over 1.5 as the strongest, most reliable signal.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Young Apostles have a clear advantage (win% 62 vs 8) and often lead at half-time (leadingAtHTPercentage_home 54%) with very low goals conceded before the break (concededAVGHT_home 0.08). They also dominate xG (1.74 vs 1.2) and shots, indicating game control and a higher probability of maintaining the lead. A very high season HT clean sheet rate for the hosts (seasonCSPercentageHT_home 92%) further reduces the risk of conceding before half-time. Therefore the most probable scenario is the hosts leading at HT and winning at FT (1/1); the secondary scenario is HT draw then home win (X/1). The risk of a visitor turnaround is minimal.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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
| Young Apostles | Heart of Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.28 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.71 | 0.32 |
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.
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.
Heart of Lions is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.15 goals / game - Young Apostles · 0.85 goals / game - Heart of Lions
Young Apostles scores in 54% of games (14 of 26 meczów), while Heart of Lions keeps a clean sheet in 46% (12 of 26 meczów).
Heart of Lions scores in 58% of games (15 of 26 meczów), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 23% (6 of 26 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 - Young Apostles
Over / Under - Heart of Lions
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.
Heart of Lions is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Young Apostles · 1.42 pts / game - Heart of Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Heart of Lions - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). 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
Young Apostles
Heart of Lions
* 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
| Young Apostles | Liga | Heart of Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.12 | 1.86 | • 1.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 42% | 33% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 31% | ▲ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 43% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 60% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 73% | 60% | ▼ 54% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Young Apostles's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Heart of Lions. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Young Apostles 3:0 Heart of Lions. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions?
Young Apostles score 0.96 goals per game on average and Heart of Lions 0.92. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Young Apostles's matches and 31% of Heart of Lions's.
What form are Young Apostles and Heart of Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Young Apostles have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Heart of Lions 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions?
The statistical background for Young Apostles vs Heart of Lions — 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.