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Wales v Ghana Stats

Data last updated: Mon 01 Jun 2026, 03:50 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Wales host Ghana in a friendly that carries more weight than usual, as both teams seek to reset ahead of crucial upcoming challenges. Wales are recovering from the heartbreak of missing World Cup qualification, aiming to rebuild under Craig Bellamy. Ghana arrive on a five-match losing streak despite a strong qualifying campaign, facing pressure to halt their slide before the World Cup. This first-ever meeting promises a competitive encounter with Wales favored at home but expected to concede against Ghana's dangerous attacking trio.

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Wales to Win & Both Teams to Score

  • Wales have drawn their last two matches 1-1, showing resilience but defensive vulnerability.
  • Ghana arrive on a five-match losing streak, conceding five goals in their last game against Austria.
  • Both teams have attacking threats: Wales with Sorba Thomas and David Brooks; Ghana with Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.
  • Wales' home advantage and motivation to rebound from playoff disappointment support a home win.
  • The combined market reflects expectation of a competitive match with goals from both sides.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model assigns a 59.8% chance to Wales winning while both teams score, reflecting Wales' home strength and Ghana's defensive struggles. Ghana's recent form includes conceding multiple goals, but their attacking players maintain threat levels, supporting the BTTS component. Wales' consistent attacking output and possession control under Bellamy underpin the home win expectation. The offer strong value given the model's and the tactical context of both teams seeking momentum in this friendly. No data limitations affect this assessment.

Model Chance59.8%
Strong positive
Implied Odds Chance23.1%
Strong positive
Recent Defensive FormGhana conceded 5 goals vs Austria
Positive
Attacking ThreatsBoth teams have key forwards with pace and finishing ability
Positive
Home AdvantageWales strong at Cardiff City Stadium
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Wales are poised to leverage home advantage and motivation after playoff disappointment to secure a win, while Ghana's attacking talent ensures they will find the net. The combination of Wales' resilience and Ghana's defensive vulnerabilities makes a home win with both teams scoring a compelling outcome supported by recent form and tactical setups.

Main risk

Friendly matches often feature extensive substitutions and tactical shifts that can disrupt defensive cohesion or attacking rhythm, which may affect the outcome unpredictably.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Tactical and form-based match analysis

“This fixture is a pivotal moment for Wales to rebuild at home, while Ghana's attacking trio ensures they remain a threat despite recent defensive lapses. Expect a competitive match with goals at both ends.”

Key Data Signals

Wales to Win & Both Teams to Score evidence

Wales have drawn their last two matches 1-1, showing resilience but defensive vulnerability.

Ghana arrive on a five-match losing streak, conceding five goals in their last game against Austria.

Both teams have attacking threats: Wales with Sorba Thomas and David Brooks; Ghana with Inaki Williams, Antoine Semenyo, and Jordan Ayew.

Wales' home advantage and motivation to rebound from playoff disappointment support a home win.

What To Watch In The Data

Wales to Win & Both Teams to Score notes

  • Over the last six matches, Wales have not hit Over 2.5 goals, while Ghana have a 67% Over 2.5 rate, reflecting their defensive fragility and open play style.
  • This trend suggests a match with moderate to high goal potential, driven by Ghana's leaky defense and Wales' attacking impetus, fitting the Over 2.5 goals narrative.
Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Wales5
Avg corners for
Ghana3.33
Wales7
Avg total corners
Ghana11
Wales1
Avg yellow cards
Ghana2
Wales13
Avg shots
Ghana6
Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 48% vs implied 51% · edge -3 pts
1.95
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Wales average 5 corners and 13 shots per game, indicating sustained attacking pressure, while Ghana's 3.33 corners and 6 shots reflect a more measured approach but with dangerous counter-attacks. Ghana's higher average yellow cards (2) suggest a physical contest that may disrupt rhythm and create set-piece opportunities.

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Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Wales1
Avg goals scored
Ghana0.67
Wales1
Avg goals conceded
Ghana3
Wales100%
BTTS rate
Ghana67%
Wales0%
Over 2.5 goals
Ghana67%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBetMGM guide price · Model 76% vs implied 56% · edge +20.4 pts
1.8
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 66%
1.8
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 22%
3.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 52%
1.3
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 28%
1.91
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Both teams have shown goal-scoring ability recently, with Wales scoring in all last matches and Ghana maintaining attacking threat despite a losing streak. Wales' 100% BTTS rate and Ghana's 67% BTTS rate support the likelihood of goals at both ends, reflecting open play and defensive vulnerabilities.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickWales to WinBetfred guide price · Model 60% vs implied 54% · edge +5.7 pts
1.85
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.8
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 69%
1.48
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Over 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · model 48%
1.95
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2
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The of 10/3 for Wales to Win & Both Teams to Score represent strong value compared to the model's 59.8% chance, indicating a favorable price for bettors. This market captures the tactical reality of Wales' home edge combined with Ghana's defensive fragility and attacking potency, making it a price-sensitive but attractive selection.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Wales

D
Last 50W 1D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 1D 0L
31 Mar 2026H Northern Ireland1-1

Ghana

LLL
Last 50W 0D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 0D 3L
23 May 2026A Mexico0-2
30 Mar 2026A Germany1-2
27 Mar 2026A Austria1-5
Market aligned with main pickHome / DrawBetfred guide price · Model 85% vs implied 83% · edge +1.3 pts
1.2
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Wales to WinBetfred guide price · model 60%
1.85
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 69%
1.48
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Wales have drawn their last two matches 1-1, showing resilience but also defensive lapses, while Ghana have lost five consecutive games, conceding multiple goals. Wales' recent form suggests a team eager to regain momentum at home, whereas Ghana's struggles underline defensive issues but maintain attacking intent, supporting a competitive, goal-filled match.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

0Wales wins
0Draws
0Ghana wins
Market aligned with main pickWales to WinBetfred guide price · Model 60% vs implied 54% · edge +5.7 pts
1.85
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BTTS YesBetMGM guide price · model 76%
1.8
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Over 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 34%
2
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This is the first-ever meeting between Wales and Ghana, so no historical data exists to inform the matchup. Tactical form and current team dynamics will be the primary factors influencing the outcome.
Season team stats

Friendlies

Wales1
Played
Ghana3
Wales1
Avg goals for
Ghana0.7
Wales1
Avg goals against
Ghana3
Wales0
Clean sheets
Ghana0
Market aligned with main pickWales to WinBetfred guide price · Model 60% vs implied 54% · edge +5.7 pts
1.85
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Wales Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 69%
1.48
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Wales' season stats show a balanced attack with 1 goal per game and a 100% BTTS rate, reflecting consistent scoring and conceding. Ghana's higher goals conceded per game (3) and 67% BTTS rate indicate defensive vulnerabilities but sustained offensive threat, aligning with the expectation of a home win with goals at both ends.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Wales Over 2.5
67%Ghana Over 2.5
-H2H avg goals
Over the last six matches, Wales have not hit Over 2.5 goals, while Ghana have a 67% Over 2.5 rate, reflecting their defensive fragility and open play style. This trend suggests a match with moderate to high goal potential, driven by Ghana's leaky defense and Wales' attacking impetus, fitting the Over 2.5 goals narrative.

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