The Premier League returns after a two-week break with mouth-watering fixtures across eight centres on Saturday December 14, 2024.
The battle for supremacy and the fight to avoid the drop will dominate the headlines as match day 13 is honoured this weekend.
Vision FC vs Medeama SC
Vision FC host Medeama SC at home in a defining fixture for the Premier League new boys on Saturday December 14, 2024.
They are winless in their last five matches with one draw and four defeats. They are currently lying 16th in the relegation zone with 11 points, having scored 6 and conceded 11. They are the third weakest home side in the league currently (W1, D3, L1).
The Mauve and Yellow are 4th in the table with 21 points after winning back-to-back in their last five outings (W2, D1, L2). They’ve scored 11 and conceded 8. The 2022/23 league winners are the third best away side in the league this season and will be desperate to secure victory on Saturday over struggling Vision FC.
It’s a cracker between the third weakest home side and the third best away side in the league, with the match set to take place at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town.
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since Vision FC gained promotion into the Premiership this season.
FC Samartex 1996 vs Heart of Lions
Defending league champions FC Samartex 1996 welcome Heart of Lions to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Saturday.
Samartex inconsistencies appears to have derailed their Premier League title defence ambition despite being in the race for the ultimate crown. They’ve won 2, drawn 1 and suffered 2 consecutive defeats in their last five league matches. They are currently 9th in the table with 17 points, having scored 9 and conceded 7. Nurudeen Amadu’s men are among the clubs with the most home wins in the league this season (4).
In-form Heart of Lions edged Legon Cities 3-0 to secure 3rd place in the league table with 21 points. They are unbeaten in the last five outings (W4, D1), having scored 11 and conceded the second joint-least goals in the league (4). The Kpando lads shared the points in a goalless draw in their last away fixture.
FC Samartex 1996 have played Heart of Lions once at home in the league since the Kpando lads gained promotion back into the Premier League last season with the Timber Giants winning 2-0.
Accra Lions vs Nations FC
Accra Lions entertain Nations FC at the University of Ghana Stadium aiming to get back on winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday.
Lions are still enduring a miserable form in the league this season with just a single win in 12 outings (D6, L5). Last season’s second-placed team are rooted at the bottom of the table with just 9 points, having scored 7 and conceded 11 in the process. Lions head into this fixture with an unbeaten record in their last five home league games and will hope to secure their second win this season on Saturday.
Nations FC recorded their first ever home defeat in the league after suffering 1-0 loss to Berekum Chelsea at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex on match day 12. The defeat ends their winning streak of four successive matches in their last five appearances (W4, L1). The Abrankese lads are lying 2nd in the table with 22 points. They’ve scored the most goals in the league currently (13) and conceded the joint lowest (4). Coach Kassim Mingle Ocansey’s side are the best away side in the league and will be keen to grab all the spoils against Accra Lions on Saturday.
Accra Lions have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the top-flight last season with Nations FC winning 1-0.
Karela United vs Gold Stars FC
Karela United will be hoping for a second successive win when they host leaders Gold Stars FC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium on Saturday November 14, 2024.
United jumped from the bottom of the table to the 13th position with 12 points after beating Dreams FC 1-0 away from home. They’ve won 1, drawn 1 and suffered 3 consecutive defeats in their last five outings, having scored 6 and conceded 8. The Tamale based head into this game as the least home performing club in the league (W1, D2, L2).
High-flying Gold Stars FC reclaimed top spot in the league just after beaten newly promoted side Vision FC in match day 12 at the Dun’s Park. The Miners have won 2, drawn 2 and suffered 1 defeat in their last five matches. They’ve scored 11 and are the second club with the least number of goals conceded (5). Frimpong Manso’s men are among the top ten best away sides in the league and will aim for victory on Saturday to recover from their defeat against Medeama SC in their last away game.
Karela United have played Gold Stars FC three times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Karela United winning two and drawing one.
In the 2021/22 season, Karela United beat Gold Stars FC 2-0, won 3-2 in the 2022/23 season before drawing 1-1 in the 2023/24 season.
Legon Cities vs Bechem United
Legon Cities will hope to return to winning ways when they host Bechem United in match day 13 of the Premier League at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday December 14, 2024.
It’s been an inconsistent season for the Royals who had looked to be getting themselves back on track with 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last five league matches. They are currently occupying the 17th position in the relegation zone with 11 points, having scored 10 and conceded the most goals (18). Legon Cities have won their last three successive home league matches prior to this encounter.
Three consecutive wins and two consecutive draws in the last five outings have seen the Hunters occupying the 5th position in the table with 20 points, having scored 10 and conceded 7. United will be keen to record their second away victory on Friday against a side they’ve never lost to away from home since 2021.
Legon Cities have played Bechem United four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with three ending in a draw and Bechem United winning one.
In the 2020/21 season, Legon Cities drawn 1-1 with Bechem United, drawn goalless in the 2021/22 season, suffered a 1-3 defeat in the 2022/23 season and recoded a 1-1 draw again in the 2023/24 season.
Nsoatreman FC vs Dreams FC
Nsoatreman FC welcome Dreams FC to the Nana Konamansah Park on Saturday.
Yaw Preko’s men are winless in their last five league matches (D3, L2). They are currently lying 11th in the table with 13 points. The Nsuatre- lads are the second club with the most goals scored (12) and are the second most conceded side (15). They are unbeaten in all their home league matches this season despite the inconsistencies in their recent performance.
The Believers start this round with just one point above the relegation zone after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Karela United at home (W2,D1,L2).
They’ve scored the least number of goals in the league currently (4) and conceded 8. Abdul Karim Zito’s men head into this clash with a victory in their last away game and will be eager to secure the maximum points on Saturday.
Nsoatreman FC have played Dreams FC twice at home in the league since the Nsoatre lads gained promotion into the league in the 2022/23 season with Nsoatreman FC winning one and losing one.
In the 2022/23 season, Nsoatreman FC beat Dreams FC 2-1 and suffered a 0-2 defeat in the 2023/24 season.
Berekum Chelsea vs Aduana FC
Berekum Chelsea welcome Aduana FC to the Golden City Park in an epic Bono derby on Saturday.
Chelsea ended their 4-game winless run after shutting out Nations FC in their previous league match away from home (W1, D1, L3). They are currently 8th in the table with 17 points, having scored 11 and conceded 9. They head into this game with a defeat in their last home league match despite the victory in their previous encounter. Coach Samuel Boadu’s side will be desperate to secure their second successive win of the season for the first time when they host Aduana FC on Saturday.
The Fire Club return to Premier League action in an odd run of form, as they’ve suffered just a single defeat in their last five league matches (W1, D3). They are currently occupying the 14th position in the table with 12 points, having scored 10 and are the third club with the most goals conceded (13). The two-time league champions are among the five teams yet to record an away win this season.
Berekum Chelsea have played Aduana FC four times at home in the league with Berekum Chelsea winning two and drawing two.
In the 2020/21 season, Chelsea drew 1-1 with Aduana FC, won 1-0 in the 2021/22 season, drew 1-1 again in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 1-0 victory in the 2023/24 season.
Basake Holy Stars vs Young Apostles FC
Young Apostles travel to the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park to battle Holy Stars on Saturday.
Two Premier League debutants face off with both sides hoping to snatch the maximum points. Holy Stars are currently 10th in the table with 15 points, having won twice, drawn twice and suffered just a single defeat in their last five league games. They’ve scored 10 and conceded 12. The Aiyinase lads have won their last two consecutive home league matches and will be eager to maintain that impressive form on Saturday.
Young Apostles are two places behind the host with just two points separating them (13). They’ve won 2, drawn 1 and suffered 2 defeats in their last five outings. They’ve scored 7 and conceded 12. The Wenchi lads are among the least away performing sides in the league currently (W1, D2, L2).
Holy Stars are playing Young Apostles at home in the league for the first since both sides gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
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