Heart of Lions aim to solidify their lead at the top of the Premier League, while the battle for survival intensifies in a riveting Boxing Day bonanza on Thursday December 26, 2024.
15: 00 Legon Cities vs Aduana FC – Accra Sports Stadium
Legon Cities welcome Aduana FC to the University of Ghana Stadium aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Thursday December 26, 2024.
The Royals continued their downturn over the weekend as they suffered yet another defeat at Nations FC (W1, L4). Cities remain at the bottom with 11 points, having scored 10 and conceded the most goals in the league currently (23). They are the fifth weakest home side in the league (W3, D1, L3) prior to the clash.
The Fire Club on the other hand have picked just a single win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in the last five outings. They are currently occupying the 12th position in the table with 14 points, having scored 10 and conceded 13 in the process. They are winless in all their away league matches this season (D5, L2).
Legon Cities have played Aduana FC four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Legon Cities winning three and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season, Legon Cities beat Aduana FC 2-0, lost 0-1 in the 2021/22 season, won 2-0 again in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 2-1 victory in the 2023/24 season.
15: 00 Basake Holy Stars vs Bechem United – Crosby Awuah Memorial (CAM) Park
Basake Holy Stars entertain Bechem United at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena on Thursday.
Holy Stars remain 9th in the league table with 18 points having won 3 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings. They’ve scored 14 and conceded 15. The newly promoted side are the fourth best home team in the league with just a single defeat and will be eager to continue that impressive performance on Thursday.
Bechem United are continually proving that they could be genuine contenders for the league title this season. They’ve earned 15 out of the possible 15 points in the last five league matches (W5).
The Hunters are currently sitting 3rd place in the table with 26 points, having scored 13 and conceded 7. They are the sixth best away side currently with back-to-back victories in their previous encounters away from home.
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since the Aiyinase lads gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
15:00 Heart of Lions vs Young Apostles – Kpando Stadium
Premier League new boys Young Apostle travel to the Kpando Stadium to battle League leaders Heart of Lions on Boxing Day.
Lions are on cloud nine as they continue to churn out impressive performances in the Ghanaian top-flight this season.
They’ve amassed 27 points, having scored 15 and conceded the least number of goals (5). The Kpando lads are the second best home side in the league currently and are among the four Clubs yet to taste a defeat at home. They will hope to maintain their impressive form on Thursday in front of their home fans.
Young Apostles have won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five league games. They are currently occupying the 14th position in the table with 14 points, having scored 8 and are the third Club with the most number of goals conceded (16).
Both sides are meeting in the league for the time since Young Apostles gained promotion into the Premiership this season.
