Hearts of Oak vs Dreams: match statistics
Hearts of Oak displays impressive home form with a 57% win rate and 0% losses at their own stadium, making them an incredibly tough opponent on home soil. The hosts boast an excellent defense in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.29 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 86% of fixtures. Conversely, Dreams has a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 86% losses, and a streak of seven consecutive away defeats. The visitors concede an average of 1.57 goals in away matches and have not recorded a single clean sheet, which, given the hosts' solid defense, leaves them with minimal chances for points. Additionally, Dreams fail to score in 57% of away matches, while Hearts of Oak possesses a positive goal difference (+4) and higher xG values (1.59 vs 0.99) in home games. The hosts' advantage is evident in all aspects of the game, particularly in the context of both teams' home and away form.
Hearts of Oak vs Dreams: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hearts of Oak played Dreams in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Hearts of Oak: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Dreams: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hearts of Oak scores 0.71 and concedes 0.35 goals per match. Dreams scores 1.28 and concedes 1.11. League average: 1.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hearts of Oak 12%, Dreams 44%. Over 2.5: Hearts of Oak 12%, Dreams 39%. League level: BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 29%.
xG, shots and style
Hearts of Oak has higher xG: 1.31 vs 1.27. Hearts of Oak: 7.9 shots per match, Dreams: 7.7.
Match halves
Hearts of Oak: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.35. Dreams: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Hearts of Oak: 31-45+ (3 goals). Dreams: 46-60 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 1.88 goals per match, BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 29%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. 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
Hearts of Oak displays impressive home form with a 57% win rate and 0% losses at their own stadium, making them an incredibly tough opponent on home soil. The hosts boast an excellent defense in home matches, conceding an average of just 0.29 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 86% of fixtures. Conversely, Dreams has a disastrous away record – 0% wins, 86% losses, and a streak of seven consecutive away defeats. The visitors concede an average of 1.57 goals in away matches and have not recorded a single clean sheet, which, given the hosts' solid defense, leaves them with minimal chances for points. Additionally, Dreams fail to score in 57% of away matches, while Hearts of Oak possesses a positive goal difference (+4) and higher xG values (1.59 vs 0.99) in home games. The hosts' advantage is evident in all aspects of the game, particularly in the context of both teams' home and away form.
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
| Hearts of Oak | Dreams | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 47% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.35 |
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.
Hearts of Oak is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Hearts of Oak · 1.8 pts / match - Dreams
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.
Dreams is 80% better for: goals scored per match.
0.71 goals / match - Hearts of Oak · 1.28 goals / match - Dreams
Hearts of Oak is 217% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.35 goals / match - Hearts of Oak · 1.11 goals / match - Dreams
Hearts of Oak scores in 53% of matches (9 of 17 matches), while Dreams keeps a clean sheet in 28% (5 of 18 matches).
Dreams scores in 72% of matches (13 of 18 matches), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 76% (13 of 17 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 - Hearts of Oak
Over / Under - Dreams
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.
Hearts of Oak is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / match - Hearts of Oak · 1.33 pts / match - Dreams
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Dreams - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hearts of Oak
Dreams
* 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
| Hearts of Oak | Liga | Dreams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.06 | 1.88 | ▲ 2.39 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 12% | 34% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 12% | 29% | ▲ 39% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 76% | 42% | ▼ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 41% | 61% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 35% | 61% | ▲ 83% |
^ 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
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hearts of Oak 1 - 0 - 0 Dreams. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hearts of Oak vs Dreams?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Hearts of Oak 0:0 Dreams. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hearts of Oak vs Dreams?
Hearts of Oak score 0.71 goals per game on average and Dreams 1.28. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 12% of Hearts of Oak's matches and 44% of Dreams's.
What form are Hearts of Oak and Dreams in?
Over the last 5 games Hearts of Oak have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Dreams 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hearts of Oak vs Dreams?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Hearts of Oak vs Dreams: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.