Young Apostles vs Bibiani Gold Stars: match statistics
Young Apostles display solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The hosts boast better xG statistics (1.54 vs 1.11) and a higher conversion rate (7% vs 15% despite fewer shots from the visitors). Bibiani Gold Stars, despite being second in the table, have a very poor away form - only a 33% win rate, a negative goal difference (-10), and as many as 58% of away matches lost. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 58% of their away matches, which, given the hosts' solid defense (30% clean sheets), could be crucial. The recent form of both teams (Young Apostles: 1 PPG vs Bibiani: 2.4 PPG) suggests an advantage for the visitors, however, Bibiani's historical away struggles and the hosts' advantage in possession (51% vs 43%) point towards a Young Apostles victory. A draw remains a realistic option due to the defensive style of both teams and the visitors' low average goals scored away from home.
Young Apostles vs Bibiani Gold Stars: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Apostles played Bibiani Gold Stars in Ghana Premier League (Ghana). The match was played on 8 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Young Apostles: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Bibiani Gold Stars: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Apostles scores 0.92 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Bibiani Gold Stars scores 1.13 and concedes 1.00. League average: 1.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Apostles 42%, Bibiani Gold Stars 29%. Over 2.5: Young Apostles 33%, Bibiani Gold Stars 38%. League level: BTTS 33%, Over 2.5 30%.
xG, shots and style
Young Apostles has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.34. Young Apostles: 4.2 shots per match, Bibiani Gold Stars: 5.8.
Match halves
Young Apostles: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.63. Bibiani Gold Stars: half-time lead 42%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Young Apostles: 46-60 (6 goals). Bibiani Gold Stars: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ghana Premier League: 1.86 goals per match, BTTS 33%, Over 2.5 30%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Young Apostles display solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +3 goal difference at their own stadium, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The hosts boast better xG statistics (1.54 vs 1.11) and a higher conversion rate (7% vs 15% despite fewer shots from the visitors). Bibiani Gold Stars, despite being second in the table, have a very poor away form - only a 33% win rate, a negative goal difference (-10), and as many as 58% of away matches lost. Additionally, the visitors fail to score in 58% of their away matches, which, given the hosts' solid defense (30% clean sheets), could be crucial. The recent form of both teams (Young Apostles: 1 PPG vs Bibiani: 2.4 PPG) suggests an advantage for the visitors, however, Bibiani's historical away struggles and the hosts' advantage in possession (51% vs 43%) point towards a Young Apostles victory. A draw remains a realistic option due to the defensive style of both teams and the visitors' low average goals scored away from home.
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 | Bibiani Gold Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.33 | 0.23 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.81 | 0.80 |
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 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Young Apostles · 2.4 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 23% better for: goals scored per match.
0.92 goals / match - Young Apostles · 1.13 goals / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Bibiani Gold Stars is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Young Apostles · 1 goals / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Young Apostles scores in 54% of matches (13 of 24 matches), while Bibiani Gold Stars keeps a clean sheet in 42% (10 of 24 matches).
Bibiani Gold Stars scores in 63% of matches (15 of 24 matches), while Young Apostles keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 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 - 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 52% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / match - Young Apostles · 1.46 pts / match - Bibiani Gold Stars
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Young Apostles - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bibiani Gold Stars - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 42% of matches and wins 58%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* 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 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
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
| Young Apostles | Liga | Bibiani Gold Stars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.08 | 1.86 | ▲ 2.13 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 42% | 33% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 33% | 30% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 43% | • 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 60% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 61% | ▼ 46% |
^ 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: Young Apostles 0 - 0 - 1 Bibiani Gold Stars. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Apostles vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
The Ghana Premier League match finished Young Apostles 3:1 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 Young Apostles vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
Young Apostles score 0.92 goals per game on average and Bibiani Gold Stars 1.13. The Ghana Premier League average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 30% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Young Apostles's matches and 29% of Bibiani Gold Stars's.
What form are Young Apostles and Bibiani Gold Stars in?
Over the last 5 games Young Apostles have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Bibiani Gold Stars 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Apostles vs Bibiani Gold Stars?
The statistical background for Young Apostles 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.