Asante Kotoko are eager to restore confidence, Gold Stars FC travel to Tarkwa to battle Medeama SC in an epic Western derby while Bechem United and Berekum Chelsea face off in a titanic Bono derby in match day 11 of the Premier League on Sunday November 17, 2024.
Asante Kotoko SC vs Nations FC
Asante Kotoko face off against Nations FC in the Ashanti derby in match day 11 of the Premier League on Sunday November 17, 2024.
The Porcupine Warriors are in desperate need of oxygen after recent unflattering results in the top-flight. They are without a win in their last three matches.
Kotoko have won 1, drawn 1 and suffered 3 consecutive defeats in their last five outings, having scored 8 and conceded 7 in the process. They are currently occupying the 6th position in the table after losing 1-0 at Bechem United last Sunday.
Prosper Ogum’s men head into this fixture after suffering a defeat in their last home match. They will be keen for a win against their city rivals at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
Three consecutive wins, one draw and one defeat in the last five games have seen Nations FC jumped to second position in the table with 19 points. They’ve scored the most goals (11) and conceded joint lowest in the league (3). The Abrankese lads are the best away side in the league this season and will hope to continue that impressive performance on Sunday.
Asante Kotoko have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the Premiership last season with Asante Kotoko losing 0-1.
Karela United vs Hearts of Oak
Hearts of Oak travel to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium to battle Karela United aiming to continue their recent surge in form in the Premier League on Sunday November 17.
It’s been a tough start to life for Karela United, who have now won just a single game in their last five league matches (D1, L3). They are 15th in the league table with 9 points, having scored 5 and conceded 7. United goes into this game as the weakest home side in the league currently.
They will be desperate to snatch all the points on Sunday over a Hearts of Oak side that they’ve never lost to at home since 2020.
The Phobians are lying 5th in the table with 15 points after back-to-back wins in their last five league matches (W3, D1, L1). They’ve scored 7 and conceded 5. Aboubakar Ouattara’s men are the second best away side in the league this season (W2, D2, L1).
Karela United have played Heart of Oak four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Karela United winning two and drawing two.
In the 2020/21 season, Karela United drew 1-1 with Hearts of Oak, won 1-0 in the 2021/22 season, recorded a 3-0 victory in the 2022/23 season and drawn 1-1 again in the 2023/24 season.
Medeama SC vs Gold Stars FC
Medeama SC welcome league leaders Gold Stars FC to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium in a titanic Western derby on Sunday.
The Mauve and Yellow have dropped to the 7th position in the table with 15 points after suffering defeats in their last two matches. They’ve won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their last 5 matches, having scored 7 and conceded 8.
The 2022/23 league champions head into this fixture on the back of their 1–0 defeat at Dreams FC last weekend while Gold Stars continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 0-0 draw at Young Apostles.
Gold Stars FC have been flawless in the league this season with an unbeaten record (W5, D5) intact. They remain atop of the table with 20 points despite back-to-back draws. The Miners have scored 9 and conceded the joint lowest goals in the league so far (3). They head into this fixture as the third best away team (W1, D4).
Medeama SC have played Gold Stars FC three times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Medeama SC winning two and drawing one.
In the 2021/22 season, Medeama SC drew 1-1 with Gold Stars FC, won 1-0 in the 2022/23 season and repeated same score line in the 2023/24 season.
Berekum Chelsea vs Bechem United
Berekum Chelsea entertain Bechem United in the Bono derby at the Golden City Park on Sunday seeking to return to winning ways.
Chelsea fell to a 1-0 defeat at Heart of Lions last weekend and are currently 8th in the table with 14 points, having won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in their last 5 matches. They’ve scored 9 and conceded 7. Samuel Boadu’s men are yet to taste a defeat at home in the league this season (W3, D2) and will hope to continue their 5-game unbeaten run at home on Sunday.
United are unbeaten in their last five league games with 2 wins and three consecutive draws. The Hunters are behind the host in the table with same points after shutting out Asante Kotoko at home in their previous league match. They’ve scored 7 and conceded 6. They are winless in all their away league games this season (D3, L2).
Berekum Chelsea have played Bechem United four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Chelsea winning two and drawing two.
In the 2020/21 season, Berekum Chelsea beat Bechem United 2-0, drew 1-1 in the 2021/22 season, won 1-0 in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 1-1 draw again in the 2023/24 season.
Vision FC vs Dreams FC
Vision FC welcome Dreams FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday. The Premier League new boys are winless in their last 5 outings with 3 draws and 2 defeats.
They are currently occupying the 12th position in the league table with 11 points, having scored 6 and conceded 8. They are unbeaten at home in the league despite their inconsistencies. Nana Agyemang’s men will be desperate for a win against fellow strugglers Dreams FC.
Dreams FC travel in much higher spirits, as they finally ended their winless start to this season by beating Medeama SC 1-0 on Saturday (W1, D5, L4). Despite that victory, the visitors remain in the 17th position ahead of this encounter, needing to fight of their struggles. They’ve scored 3 and conceded 7. They are winless in all their away league matches this season (D2, L3).
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since Vision FC gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
FC Samartex 1996 vs Young Apostles FC
FC Samartex 1996 entertain newly promoted side Young Apostles at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Sunday November 17, 2024.
The Timber Giants are doing incredibly well, as they’ve lost just one of their last 10 fixtures in the league this season (W4, D5) and with that defeat coming against high-flying Asante Kotoko.
They appear to be in good shape in their recent performance. The defending league champions are currently occupying the 3rd position in the table with 17 points, having scored 9 and conceded 5. They head into this game as the best home performers this season (W4, D1) and will be keen to secure their fifth home victory on Sunday.
The visitors have suffered 2 defeats, 2 draws and have managed just a single win in their last 5 league matches prior to this fixture. They are 14th in the table with 10 points, having scored 6 and conceded 10. The newly promoted side are winless in all their away league games this season (D2, L3).
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since the Wenchi lads gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
Legon Cities vs Basake Holy Stars
Legon Cities will hope to return to winning ways when they host newly promoted side Basake Holy Stars in match week 11 of the Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium on Sunday.
The Royals remain in the basement after suffering a 1-0 defeat at FC Samartex 1996 last weekend. They’ve managed to secure 8 points in 10 outings, having scored 8 and conceded the most goals in the league (14). Cities head into this fixture with two consecutive wins and a draw in their last three home league games despite their indifferent start to the season. They will be desperate to record their third successive home win on Sunday.
Holy Stars are currently occupying the 10th position in the table with 12 points, having won 2, drawn 2 and suffered 1 defeat in their last 5 matches. They’ve scored 8 and conceded 10. The Aiyinase lads head into this fixture with confidence after drawing 2-2 draw in their last away game at Berekum Chelsea.
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since the Aiyinase lads gained promotion into the Premiership this season.
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