Medeama vs Hearts of Oak: match statistics
Medeama sits at the top of the table and displays impressive home form with a 63% win rate and only one defeat all season. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 2.08, indicating offensive efficiency. Hearts of Oak boasts a solid away defense (75% clean sheets), but their attack is weak—averaging just 0.63 goals per away match with 63% of games ending without them scoring. The visitors' recent form is unstable (2 losses in the last 5 matches), whereas Medeama remains unbeaten in this period. Considering Medeama's advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), superior shooting efficiency, and home field advantage, the hosts are favorites to secure three points, although the defensive solidity of Hearts of Oak could result in a hard-fought victory or a draw.
Medeama vs Hearts of Oak: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Medeama played Hearts of Oak in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 4 January 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Medeama: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Hearts of Oak: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Medeama scores 1.31 and concedes 0.63 goals per match. Hearts of Oak scores 0.73 and concedes 0.33. League average: 1.89 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Medeama 50%, Hearts of Oak 13%. Over 2.5: Medeama 38%, Hearts of Oak 13%. League level: BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Medeama has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.30. Medeama: 14.6 shots per match, Hearts of Oak: 7.5.
Match halves
Medeama: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.69. Hearts of Oak: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Medeama: 76-90+ (7 goals). Hearts of Oak: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 1.89 goals per match, BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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
Medeama sits at the top of the table and displays impressive home form with a 63% win rate and only one defeat all season. The hosts average 1.63 goals per home match with an xG of 2.08, indicating offensive efficiency. Hearts of Oak boasts a solid away defense (75% clean sheets), but their attack is weak—averaging just 0.63 goals per away match with 63% of games ending without them scoring. The visitors' recent form is unstable (2 losses in the last 5 matches), whereas Medeama remains unbeaten in this period. Considering Medeama's advantage in possession (61% vs 51%), superior shooting efficiency, and home field advantage, the hosts are favorites to secure three points, although the defensive solidity of Hearts of Oak could result in a hard-fought victory 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
| Medeama | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.25 |
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.
1.8 pts / match - Medeama · 2 pts / match - Hearts of Oak
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.
Medeama is 79% better for: goals scored per match.
1.31 goals / match - Medeama · 0.73 goals / match - Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak is 91% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.63 goals / match - Medeama · 0.33 goals / match - Hearts of Oak
Medeama scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Hearts of Oak keeps a clean sheet in 80% (12 of 15 matches).
Hearts of Oak scores in 53% of matches (8 of 15 matches), while Medeama keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 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 - Medeama
Over / Under - Hearts of Oak
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 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / match - Medeama · 1.73 pts / match - Hearts of Oak
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Medeama - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hearts of Oak - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 47%. 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 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). 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
Medeama
Hearts of Oak
* 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
| Medeama | Liga | Hearts of Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.94 | 1.89 | ▼ 1.07 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▼ 13% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 28% | ▼ 13% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 44% | 41% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 62% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▼ 27% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Medeama 1:0 Hearts of Oak. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
Medeama score 1.31 goals per game on average and Hearts of Oak 0.73. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.89 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Medeama's matches and 13% of Hearts of Oak's.
What form are Medeama and Hearts of Oak in?
Over the last 5 games Medeama have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Hearts of Oak 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Medeama vs Hearts of Oak?
The statistical background for Medeama vs Hearts of Oak — 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.