Bechem United vs Heart of Lions: match statistics
Bechem United displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and as many as 90% clean sheets in matches at home, making them a very difficult opponent at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 encounters, earning 1.8 points per match, while Heart of Lions has only a 10% win rate away and finishes half of their matches without scoring a goal. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts – 1.5 xG for Bechem in home matches versus just 1.2 xG for Heart of Lions on the road. The visitors have a negative goal difference (-4) in away matches and a poor series in their last 5 games on foreign pitches. Considering the home advantage, Bechem's solid defense, and the visitors' struggles with scoring away, the most likely result is a victory for the hosts, though their slightly lower scoring efficiency (5% conversion) could lead to a low scoreline or a draw.
Bechem United vs Heart of Lions: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bechem United played Heart of Lions in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Bechem United: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Heart of Lions: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bechem United scores 0.84 and concedes 1.16 goals per match. Heart of Lions scores 0.95 and concedes 0.79. League average: 1.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bechem United 32%, Heart of Lions 26%. Over 2.5: Bechem United 37%, Heart of Lions 32%. League level: BTTS 33%, Over 2.5 29%.
xG, shots and style
Heart of Lions has higher xG: 1.46 vs 1.25. Bechem United: 6.8 shots per match, Heart of Lions: 10.2.
Match halves
Bechem United: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.37. Heart of Lions: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.47.
Goals by minute
Bechem United: 16-30 (6 goals). Heart of Lions: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 1.86 goals per match, BTTS 33%, Over 2.5 29%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Bechem United displays impressive home form with a 60% win rate and as many as 90% clean sheets in matches at home, making them a very difficult opponent at their own stadium. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 encounters, earning 1.8 points per match, while Heart of Lions has only a 10% win rate away and finishes half of their matches without scoring a goal. The difference in expected goals (xG) also favors the hosts – 1.5 xG for Bechem in home matches versus just 1.2 xG for Heart of Lions on the road. The visitors have a negative goal difference (-4) in away matches and a poor series in their last 5 games on foreign pitches. Considering the home advantage, Bechem's solid defense, and the visitors' struggles with scoring away, the most likely result is a victory for the hosts, though their slightly lower scoring efficiency (5% conversion) could lead to a low scoreline or a draw.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bechem United | Heart of Lions | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.57 | 0.29 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Bechem United is 125% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Bechem United · 0.8 pts / match - Heart of Lions
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 13% better for: goals scored per match.
0.84 goals / match - Bechem United · 0.95 goals / match - Heart of Lions
Heart of Lions is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.16 goals / match - Bechem United · 0.79 goals / match - Heart of Lions
Bechem United scores in 63% of matches (12 of 19 matches), while Heart of Lions keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 matches).
Heart of Lions scores in 58% of matches (11 of 19 matches), while Bechem United keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bechem United
Over / Under - Heart of Lions
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.26 pts / match - Bechem United · 1.42 pts / match - Heart of Lions
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bechem United - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Heart of Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bechem United
Heart of Lions
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Bechem United | Liga | Heart of Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.00 | 1.86 | ▼ 1.74 |
| Both teams scored | • 32% | 33% | ▼ 26% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 37% | 29% | ▲ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 42% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 61% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 53% | 60% | ▼ 58% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Bechem United 0 - 0 - 1 Heart of Lions. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Bechem United vs Heart of Lions?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Bechem United 1:0 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 Bechem United vs Heart of Lions?
Bechem United score 0.84 goals per game on average and Heart of Lions 0.95. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Bechem United's matches and 26% of Heart of Lions's.
What form are Bechem United and Heart of Lions in?
Over the last 5 games Bechem United have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 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 Bechem United vs Heart of Lions?
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.