Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: match statistics
Young Apostles display solid home form, winning 44% and losing only 11% of their matches at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per home match with an xG of 1.54, indicating offensive efficiency. Despite their higher league position, Asante Kotoko have poor away form – winning only 20% and failing to score in as many as 50% of their away matches, with an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 point per game), but the home advantage and Young Apostles' significantly better effectiveness at home tilt the scales in their favor. The high draw percentage of both sides (44% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) also justifies a significant probability of a draw.
Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Apostles played Asante Kotoko in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Young Apostles: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Asante Kotoko: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Apostles scores 0.95 and concedes 1.14 goals per match. Asante Kotoko scores 1.29 and concedes 0.71. League average: 1.91 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Apostles 41%, Asante Kotoko 33%. Over 2.5: Young Apostles 36%, Asante Kotoko 38%. League level: BTTS 34%, Over 2.5 31%.
xG, shots and style
Asante Kotoko has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.37. Young Apostles: 4.7 shots per match, Asante Kotoko: 11.0.
Match halves
Young Apostles: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.64. Asante Kotoko: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Young Apostles: 46-60 (6 goals). Asante Kotoko: 76-90+ (7 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 3.00, 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
Young Apostles display solid home form, winning 44% and losing only 11% of their matches at their own stadium, making them a tough opponent at home. The hosts score an average of 1.67 goals per home match with an xG of 1.54, indicating offensive efficiency. Despite their higher league position, Asante Kotoko have poor away form – winning only 20% and failing to score in as many as 50% of their away matches, with an average of just 0.6 goals per game. Both teams have identical form in their last 5 matches (1 point per game), but the home advantage and Young Apostles' significantly better effectiveness at home tilt the scales in their favor. The high draw percentage of both sides (44% for the hosts at home, 40% for the visitors away) also justifies a significant probability of 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
| Young Apostles | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.29 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.72 | 0.28 |
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.
Asante Kotoko is 36% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Young Apostles · 1.29 goals / match - Asante Kotoko
Asante Kotoko is 61% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.14 goals / match - Young Apostles · 0.71 goals / match - Asante Kotoko
Young Apostles scores in 55% of matches (12 of 22 matches), while Asante Kotoko keeps a clean sheet in 57% (12 of 21 matches).
Asante Kotoko scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 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 Apostles
Over / Under - Asante Kotoko
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.
Asante Kotoko is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Young Apostles · 1.24 pts / match - Asante Kotoko
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 27%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Asante Kotoko - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - 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
Young Apostles
Asante Kotoko
* 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
| Young Apostles | Liga | Asante Kotoko | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.09 | 1.91 | • 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 41% | 34% | • 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 36% | 31% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 27% | 41% | ▲ 57% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 64% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Young Apostles 0 - 0 - 1 Asante Kotoko. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Young Apostles 0:2 Asante Kotoko. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
Young Apostles score 0.95 goals per game on average and Asante Kotoko 1.29. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 31% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Young Apostles's matches and 33% of Asante Kotoko's.
What form are Young Apostles and Asante Kotoko in?
Over the last 5 games Young Apostles have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Asante Kotoko 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Young Apostles vs Asante Kotoko: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.