BEREKUM CHELSEA vs ASHANTI GOLD
Berekum Chelsea’s woes continue as they are faced with a tough fixture against Ashantigold. The team has lost their last three games including an embarrassing 3-2 loss at home to WAFA in the match day 22 fixture. That loss means their unbeaten home record in the season has gone out of the window. They have all to play for in this match, as a slip can push them closer to the dreaded relegation zone since they are just four points away from the zone. Coach Hoffman and his boys must bounce back quickly if they really want to stay in the league.
Ashantigold’s off the pitch challenges involving “runaway” coach Romain Folz does not look like a bother as they face off with the 2010/2011 league champions. Ashantigold have won just one away in the season and coming up against a team that just lost an unbeaten home run record, means they need to put in a lot of work. Currently with 31 points and in 10th position, a win can send them to sixth as they strive to finish off the season in a decent spot. Both teams have all to play for in this exciting game.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Gold City Park, Berekum | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Berekum Chelsea: LLLWL | ASHGOLD: DLWDW |
| Position | 13th (27 pts) | 10th (31 pts) |
PREDICTION: 1-1
DREAMS FC vs KING FAISAL
It is going to be an exciting drama at the Theater of Dreams as both teams will fight equally for the three points at stake. Dreams will love to close the gap on the top four while King Faisal fights for survival. Dreams lost to Kotoko last weekend in Obuasi while Faisal’s trip to Accra ended in a two-goal defeat.
King Faisal currently sits on the 17th position with just 23 points after 23 games. This is not looking good for coach Kasim Gokyildiz who will be looking forward to at least salvage a point in this match to keep their hope of surviving in the league alive. Kwame Preprah who has been on 9 goals for a while is expected to increase his tally and help his team pull a surprise in Dawu.
Dreams Fc on the other hand is expected to bounce back to winning ways after that away loss to the porcupine warriors. Luckily for the Believers they have managed to score at least a goal in their last four matches despite the departure of talisman Joseph Esso. It will be interesting how the attacking machinery come up against in-form shotstopper Ibrahim Danlad of King Faisal.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Dawu Sports Stadium, Dawu | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Dreams FC: LWDWL | King Faisal: LDWDL |
| Position | 6th (34 pts) | 17th (23 pts) |
PREDICTION: 1-0
ELMINA SHARKS vs KARELA UNITED
After a surprise loss away to long doomed Inter Allies in the previous matchday, which leaves them hovering just above the relegation zone, Elmina Sharks welcome Karela to their menacing grounds; the Nduom Sports Complex in a matchday 24 fixture of the GPL. Sharks come into the game having won their last 4 home games conceding just once in the process despite losing several key players during that time. They will need to fend off competition from title hopefuls Karela whose aspirations for the ultimate have dwindled in the last couple of weeks. Despite that, Karela are just 4 points from leaders Asante Kotoko.
It has been the visitors’ form on the road that has held them back all season, a real hurdle they are yet to skip past. In fact, they have recorded just a single away win all season, dropping points to sides that sit in the relegation zone. For Karela to stand any chance of gaining even a point, they will need to address their defence that has been in shambles since last keeping a clean sheet 9 matchdays ago.
With Elmina Sharks on a roll at home and in desperate search for a place in the league next season, Karela seem likely to further face a task daunting to their title hopes.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom Sports Stadium, Elmina | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Elmina Sharks: LWLWL | Karela: WDDLL |
| Position | 11th (29 pts) | 5th (37 pts) |
PREDICTION: 1-0
MEDEAMA SC vs WAFA
Medeama were unable to strengthen their grips on the top position in the league after they dropped points against Liberty Professionals away from home. Considering recent results, their performance in their last game was nothing to write home about. Still in the hunt for the league title, Medeama have to learn how to grind out slender victories from tough matches to keep their title dream alive.
WAFA travel to Tarkwa on a back of a home loss against Great Olympics. It will be a tough matchup for WAFA as they go up against a side who are yet to taste defeat in their last 5 matches. But they will be positive that they can return home with at least a point if they are able to keep things tight at the back.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Akoon Park, Tarkwa | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Medeama SC: DWWWW | WAFA: LWWLW |
| Position | 2nd (40 pts) | 9th (32 pts) |
PREDICTION: 2-1
BECHEM UNITED vs HEARTS OF OAK
The lads from Bechem welcome the phobians in midweek. Their Bechem fortress is a venue which will be integral in its resilience to avenge the heavy defeat meted out by their visitors. They suffered a 6-1 defeat against Hearts in the first round. Bechem have been involved in some high-scoring games, winning 4-0 against Aduana Stars and losing by that same scoreline against Kotoko and Ashanti Gold. One thing is certain: their home form is as intimidating as their results there.
Hearts of Oak are coming back from a hard-fought win against a lowly King Faisal side. Midfielder Ibrahim Salifu has risen to the occasion since his move from Eleven Wonders and was instrumental in that game against King Faisal. Obeng Junior was great on the day despite some missed chances. Emmanuel Nettey will hope to continue in midfield as he builds consistency to reclaim on a more permanent basis, the midfield slot he lost due to injury.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Nana Fosu Gyabour Park, Bechem | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Bechem United: LWLWL | Hearts of Oak: WLDWL |
| Position | 7th (33 pts) | 4th (37 pts) |
PREDICTION: 1-0
LEGON CITIES vs LIBERTY PROFESSIONALS
Legon Cities have been dragged down into the relegation battle after a string of abysmal results since the resumption of the 2nd round of the league. Even though they have an outstanding game to play due to the postponement of their previous match against Ebusua Dwarfs, the future does not look bright for the club. Can their rescue mission to secure their status in the league begin earnestly against Liberty Professionals at home?
The Scientific Soccer lads known for their aesthetic football. Even though it has not brought them the expected results in recent game weeks, they are still faithful to their style of play. Just sitting above their opponents, Legon Cities ok the league table, this fixture is purposely a battle to premier league survival. Will Liberty’s unique football style finally give them a positive result?
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Legon Cities: LDLWL | Liberty Professionals: DLWWW |
| Position | 16th (23 pts) | 15th (25 pts) |
PREDICTION: 1-0
KOTOKO vs EBUSUA DWARFS
The league leaders brushed aside Dreams FC to take over from Medeama SC, at the top of the table. Players like Mudasiru Salifu and Michael Vinicius were on hand to push the agenda of the porcupine warriors. The 3-1 victory also grants the Kumasi-based side the highest goal difference, a position which was held by arch-rival, Accra Hearts of Oak. A consistent stranglehold on the top spot will put fear into other title contenders. The earlier that fear factor comes for Kotoko, the better for their chances to win the league.
Dwarfs were embroiled in some unpleasant scenes in their match day 23 game at their adopted home ground in Cape Coast, where referees felt unsafe to continue that game against Legon Cities. The away team were in the lead before the abrupt end of the game was announced. On away soil against the league leaders, it is important to play with the mentality of having nothing to lose.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Len Clay Sports Stadium, Obuasi | |
| Date and Time | Thursday May 13, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Kotoko: WWLDW | Ebusua Dwarfs: LWLWL |
| Position | 1st (41 pts) | 12th (27 pts) |
PREDICTION: 2-0
GREAT OLYMPICS vs ADUANA STARS
Accra Great Olympics’ Abdul Manaf Mudasiru scored a stoppage time winner to hand his team all 3 points away at WAFA. WAFA fought to make the scores level in the second half only for their hearts to be broken in the dying minutes of the game. Olympics are doing their best to give themselves a chance in the title race. The team will be delighted with their performance but will face a tougher test when they come up against Aduana Stars in game week 24. Olympics’ record against Aduana is not impressive but will be hoping to turn things around with the kind of confidence that is oozing through the team.
Aduana Stars impressive record will be tested as they come up against Olympics who seem to have their eyes set on the premier league title this season. They have won 5 and drawn 1 in their 6 previous encounters with Olympics. The Boys from Dormaa this season have had some great away wins and coming up against a team they love to win against, they will be expecting nothing less than victory.
| MATCH INFO | ||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | |
| Date and Time | Wednesday May 12, 2021 3:00 PM | |
| Form | Great Olympics: WWLDL | Aduana Stars: WLWLW |
| Position | 3rd (40 pts) | 8th (33 pts) |
PREDICTION: 2-1
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