Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars: match statistics
Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Africans played Singida Black Stars in Ligi kuu Bara (Tanzania). The match was played on 22 May 2026. Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Young Africans: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Singida Black Stars: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Africans scores 2.32 and concedes 0.36 goals per match. Singida Black Stars scores 1.11 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.09 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Africans 23%, Singida Black Stars 39%. Over 2.5: Young Africans 55%, Singida Black Stars 32%. League level: BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 37%.
xG, shots and style
Young Africans has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.45. Young Africans: 10.8 shots per match, Singida Black Stars: 5.8.
Match halves
Young Africans: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 1.23. Singida Black Stars: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.57.
Goals by minute
Young Africans: 76-90+ (14 goals). Singida Black Stars: 0-15 (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligi kuu Bara: 2.09 goals per match, BTTS 35%, Over 2.5 37%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.50, 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
Young Africans are clear favorites: at home they average 3.36 goals scored per match and concede only 0.18, with a 91% home win rate and 82% clean sheets. In the last 5 matches the hosts scored 14 goals (2.8 avg), while Singida Black Stars scored 10 in their last 5 (2.0 avg), highlighting the hosts’ superior offensive potency. On creative metrics the hosts average 13.63 shots per match with 7 on target and an xG of 1.91, whereas visitors on the road average 7 shots, 2.6 on target and xG 1.19. Additionally, Young Africans’ shot conversion is 26% versus 16% for the visitors, and the seasonal goal differential 51:8 vs 31:28 underlines the hosts’ advantage in both attack and defense. Considering these figures (the hosts’ low concession rate of 0.18 and high efficiency) I predict a Young Africans win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Young Africans have a very strong home defence — seasonal conceded average is 0.77 goals per match and as many as 62% of home games end in a clean sheet (they’ve conceded only 8 goals this season), which significantly reduces BTTS chances. Singida Black Stars have a seasonal BTTS rate of 53% and BTTS in 60% of their last 5 matches, but they score only 1.0 goals per match on average, have xG 1.19 and just 2.6 shots on target per match, so their ability to breach the hosts’ solid defence is limited. Young Africans create a lot of chances (xG 1.71, 11.33 shots and 4.67 shots on target per match) and have scored 51 goals this season, and with a seasonal BTTS of 23% (league 34%) they often finish matches with a clean sheet. Considering the home advantage in xG and shot volume and the 62% clean sheets versus Singida’s limited finishing, I pick “No” — I estimate about 75% for “No” and 25% for “Yes.”
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The forecast is based on xG: the home side have an attacking xG of 1.71, visitors 1.19, and conceded xG of 1.35 for the visitors and 1.24 for the hosts, yielding expected goals of 1.53 for Young Africans and 1.22 for Singida, a total of 2.75 xG. Assuming a Poisson distribution for total λ=2.75 gives probabilities: Over 1.5 ≈76%, Over 2.5 ≈52% and Over 3.5 ≈30%. Supporting a higher-scoring game are the last 5 matches: the home team scored 14 goals (avg. 2.8), the visitors 10 goals (avg. 2.0), and the Over 2.5 rate in the last 5 is 80% for the hosts and 60% for the guests; hosts average 4.67 shots on target vs 2.6 for the visitors. A counterargument is the high clean sheet rate for the hosts (62%) and average goals conceded at home of only 0.77, and only 23% of home matches see both teams score (for visitors this is 53%), which limits matches with goal exchanges; nonetheless the season Over 0.5 rates are 100% and 93%, so at least one goal is almost certain. As a result the strongest signal is Over 1.5 (pick: Over 1.5) with an implied probability of 76%; Over 2.5 has a moderate chance (~52%) and Over 3.5 is relatively risky (~30%).
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely scenario is a draw at half-time and a Young Africans victory by full-time (X/1) — the home team have drawn 63% of matches at the break, and they lead at the break in only 25% of fixtures. Nevertheless, Young Africans win 69% of their matches and average 2.08 points per game versus 1.13 for Singida, strongly favoring them to secure the win after the interval. Their average xG is 1.71 compared to 1.19 for the opponents and they register 11.33 shots per match versus 7.0 for the visitors, while the hosts’ average goals in the second half is 1.63, indicating greater attacking activity after half-time. Additionally, the hosts keep a clean sheet at half-time in 75% of games and have a season clean-sheet rate of 62%, so many first halves finish as low-scoring draws followed by the hosts scoring decisive goals. Considering the 63% HT draws, 69% FT victories and the superiority in xG and shots, the best-rated outcome is X/1, which I assign a 38% probability.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Young Africans | Singida Black Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 46% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.47 | 0.53 |
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.
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.
Young Africans is 109% better for: goals scored per match.
2.32 goals / match - Young Africans · 1.11 goals / match - Singida Black Stars
Young Africans is 178% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.36 goals / match - Young Africans · 1 goals / match - Singida Black Stars
Young Africans scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Singida Black Stars keeps a clean sheet in 36% (10 of 28 matches).
Singida Black Stars scores in 71% of matches (20 of 28 matches), while Young Africans keeps a clean sheet in 77% (17 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 - Young Africans
Over / Under - Singida Black 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.
Young Africans is 49% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.86 pts / match - Young Africans · 1.25 pts / match - Singida Black Stars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Africans - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Singida Black Stars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 46%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +11 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Young Africans
Singida Black 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 (Ligi kuu Bara).
Teams vs league
| Young Africans | Liga | Singida Black Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.68 | 2.09 | • 2.11 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 23% | 35% | ▲ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 55% | 37% | ▼ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 77% | 40% | ▼ 36% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 59% | 57% | ▼ 39% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 61% | ▼ 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Young AfricansGoalAllan Okello
- Young AfricansGoalMudathiri Yahya
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Young Africans 2 - 0 - 0 Singida Black Stars. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars?
The Ligi kuu Bara match finished Young Africans 3:0 Singida Black Stars. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Young Africans and Singida Black Stars?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Africans won 2, Singida Black Stars won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars?
Young Africans score 2.32 goals per game on average and Singida Black Stars 1.11. The Ligi kuu Bara average is 2.09 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 37% of games. Both teams score in 23% of Young Africans's matches and 39% of Singida Black Stars's.
What form are Young Africans and Singida Black Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Young Africans have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Singida Black Stars 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Young Africans vs Singida Black Stars: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.