Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars: match statistics
Heart of Lions display impressive home form with a 70% win rate in home matches and a goal difference of +9. The hosts have won four of their last five home games, averaging 1.2 goals scored while conceding just 0.3 per match, which is also confirmed by their 70% clean sheet rate. Despite their higher position in the table, Bibiani Gold Stars have very poor away results – only a 27% win rate, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors fail to score in 64% of their away matches, which, against the hosts' solid defense (xGA 1.02 vs away xGF 1.09), is a key factor. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors Heart of Lions (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), making the hosts a clear favorite for this encounter.
Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Heart of Lions played Bibiani Gold Stars in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Heart of Lions: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Bibiani Gold Stars: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Heart of Lions scores 1.00 and concedes 0.86 goals per match. Bibiani Gold Stars scores 1.05 and concedes 1.00. League average: 1.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Heart of Lions 32%, Bibiani Gold Stars 23%. Over 2.5: Heart of Lions 36%, Bibiani Gold Stars 32%. League level: BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 31%.
xG, shots and style
Heart of Lions has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.35. Heart of Lions: 9.2 shots per match, Bibiani Gold Stars: 6.0.
Match halves
Heart of Lions: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.50. Bibiani Gold Stars: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.45.
Goals by minute
Heart of Lions: 31-45+ (6 goals). Bibiani Gold Stars: 16-30 (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 1.91 goals per match, BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 31%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Heart of Lions display impressive home form with a 70% win rate in home matches and a goal difference of +9. The hosts have won four of their last five home games, averaging 1.2 goals scored while conceding just 0.3 per match, which is also confirmed by their 70% clean sheet rate. Despite their higher position in the table, Bibiani Gold Stars have very poor away results – only a 27% win rate, 64% losses, and a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors fail to score in 64% of their away matches, which, against the hosts' solid defense (xGA 1.02 vs away xGF 1.09), is a key factor. The form of both teams in the last five matches also favors Heart of Lions (1.8 PPG vs 1.4 PPG), making the hosts a clear favorite for this encounter.
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
| Heart of Lions | Bibiani Gold Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 23% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.23 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.77 |
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.
Bibiani Gold Stars is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Heart of Lions · 1.4 pts / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
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.
Bibiani Gold Stars is 5% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Heart of Lions · 1.05 goals / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Heart of Lions is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.86 goals / match - Heart of Lions · 1 goals / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Heart of Lions scores in 59% of matches (13 of 22 matches), while Bibiani Gold Stars keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 matches).
Bibiani Gold Stars scores in 59% of matches (13 of 22 matches), while Heart of Lions keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 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 - Heart of Lions
Over / Under - Bibiani Gold Stars
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.
Bibiani Gold Stars is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Heart of Lions · 1.45 pts / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Heart of Lions - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Bibiani Gold Stars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 55%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Heart of Lions
Bibiani Gold Stars
* 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
| Heart of Lions | Liga | Bibiani Gold Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.86 | 1.91 | ▲ 2.05 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 34% | ▼ 23% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 36% | 31% | • 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 45% | 41% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 64% | 62% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▼ 41% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Heart of Lions 0 - 0 - 1 Bibiani Gold Stars. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Heart of Lions 1:2 Bibiani Gold Stars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
Heart of Lions score 1.00 goals per game on average and Bibiani Gold Stars 1.05. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Heart of Lions's matches and 23% of Bibiani Gold Stars's.
What form are Heart of Lions and Bibiani Gold Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Heart of Lions have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bibiani Gold Stars 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
The statistical background for Heart of Lions vs Bibiani Gold Stars — 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.