KING FAISAL VS EBUSUA DWARFS
This fierce match day 33 encounter between two relegation threatened teams will be nothing short of exciting. After being rained off on Saturday, which was the intended date for the fixture, a point separates 16th place from 14th place.
Both teams have their destinies in their hands as the seek to avoid relegation. Nothing but a win for either side can condemn them to the first division.
Both teams have lost just once in their last five matches played and the team with the most desire and fighting spirit is likely to carry the day.
Just a point separates King Faisal and Dwarfs, with just one more game week to complete the season.
Which team will survive the drop? Alhaji Grunsah’s King Faisal or The “Idekay Idepandey” lads from Cape Coast?
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Ohene Ameyaw Park, Techiman | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 9:00 AM | ||
| Form | King Faisal: DWDWL | Ebusua Dwarfs: DWWLW | |
| Position | 16th (37 pts) | 14th (38 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 3-2
BECHEM UNITED VS KOTOKO
The lads from Bechem prepare to host title seeking Asante Kotoko. Bechem United cannot consider themselves safe from the throes of relegation by virtue of their 39 points from 32 games so far in the league. Favourable results for the teams below them can jeopardize their position greatly. In terms of goal difference, only King Faisal and Elmina Sharks are worse off with -15 and -14 goals respectively. Even Inter Allies have a better goal difference.
Kotoko shot themselves in the foot by drawing with King Faisal in their last match day game. The chase on the league leaders has become even more difficult, with the latter just 3 points away from sealing the title. Bechem United, with the knowledge that they are not yet safe from exiting the league through the relegation route will fight a hard battle. A further drop in points for the porcupine warriors will likely signal the end of their pursuit of the league trophy and hand it over to their bitter rivals, Accra Hearts of Oak.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Ohene Ameyaw Park, Techiman | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Bechem United: DDLWL | Kotoko: DLWWW | |
| Position | 13th (39 pts) | 2nd (57 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-1
ASHANTI GOLD VS DREAMS FC
In the penultimate round of the Ghana Premier League, Ashanti Gold host Dreams at home. After falling out of the Top 4, Ashanti Gold’s performance in the league has been a topsy-turvy one. With their remaining fixtures set to be played at home, the Miners will look to finish the season on a high note. Their backline has been tough to breach in their past four fixtures in the league after conceding just two goals. We may yet witness another clean sheet for the home side in this fixture.
Dreams, after losing two consecutive matches to Aduana Stars and Berekum Chelsea are assured of finishing in the top half of the Ghana Premier league table. The goals have dried up as well for this free scoring side, who share the status with league leaders, Accra Hearts of Oak as the side with the most goals scored in the league. But after blanking in their past two games, we see this trend continuing against Ashanti Gold in Match Day 33 of the Ghana Premier League.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Len Clay Sports Stadium, Obuasi | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Ashgold: LDWWL | Dreams FC: LLWDW | |
| Position | 9th (41 pts) | 7th (48 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-0
ELMINA SHARKS VS LEGON CITIES
In a battle of wits where the winner will smell another fresh breath of league survival, it will almost certainly be all doom and gloom for the loser. Two games to the finish line and there is no room left for error with just 4 points and 4 places separating Elmina Sharks and Legon Cities who sit 17th and 13th places respectively. Sharks need the win now more than ever and their sole ticket for survival depends on it. No less, it is a task against an opposition who could suffer the same fate if they falter. At the Nduom Sports Complex, the home side have hardly put a foot wrong losing only twice during the entire campaign building a resilient force in their backyard. An advantage they will be eager to make good use of at this crucial moment.
The Royals until a month ago had sprung themselves out of relegation threat with a series of vital wins which looked to have pinned their stay for at least another season. With no wins in 4, they have been dragged back amongst the pile. Coach Bashir Hayford has been handed a boost with the inclusion of former Kotoko coach, Maxwell Konadu to his technical team. An addition which will somewhat prove decisive for their future endeavors. Legon Cities’ major concern will be their torrid away form where they’ve won only 3 games all season. Gaining a point could be gold mine for the Royals but on a ground where gold is hard to find for visitors, this will certainly be an uphill a task.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom Sports Stadium, Elmina | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Elmina Sharks: LDLWL | Legon Cities: DLLLW | |
| Position | 17th (35 pts) | 11th (39 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-1
HEARTS OF OAK VS LIBERTY PROFESSIONALS
There is all to play for in this decisive match week 33 fixture between league leaders Hearts of Oak and relegation threatened Liberty Professionals.
A win or a draw for Hearts will see them crowned champions of the Ghana Premier League once again in over a decade. The Phobians under coach Samuel Boadu have shown a lot of character, and their position on the log is no fluke. Coach Boadu and his boys will definitely not show mercy to their opponents who are fighting the dreaded relegation battle. Hearts fans are preparing to troop to the Accra Sports Stadium to see them win this match, to be crowned champions elect with one game left to finish the league.
The Scientific Soccer lads need “the god of football” to come to their aid if indeed they want to get anything out of this game, to better their chances of survival. With just 1 point above the relegation zone, it is not a good time to face Hearts of Oak who seek to clear every obstacle in their path to be crowned champions. This fixture really is going to be mouthwatering.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Hearts of Oak: DWWWD | Liberty: WWLLW | |
| Position | 1st (60 pts) | 15th (38 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 3-1
BEREKUM CHELSEA VS OLYMPICS
Berekum Chelsea are not out of the woods yet, as they host Great Olympics in this match week 33 fixture. Their total points of 40, is still not enough to guarantee them safety. If they fail to win this fixture and their last fixture of the season, they could be relegated. Coach Hoffman and his lads know this too well to slip down the league and will come all guns blazing to make sure they secure the 3 points that will help them stay in the league.
Accra Great Olympics have put up one of the best performances of their league campaign in recent times. “The Dade” boys are comfortably sitting in 5th position and are surely poised in finishing in the top 4 at the end of the season. Coach Annor Walker has proven why he is one of the best coaches on the local scene with his exploits with this Olympics team. They are faced with a tough test though but trust the “Dade Boys” to give us some exciting display of football.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Golden City Park, Berekum | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Berekum Chelsea: WLWLW | Olympics: LDWLD | |
| Position | 10th (40 pts) | 5th (49 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-1
ELEVEN WONDERS VS MEDEAMA
Eleven Wonders recorded an astounding victory over Accra Great Olympics in Accra in their previous fixture in the league. That win boost their chances of survival and if they can record their third win a row against Medeama, then they will secure their spot in the league next season. This task will be tough against a side yet to lose in three games. As they say, fortune favors the bold. To avoid relegation, Eleven Wonders will have to win this match.
After an entertaining match against Elmina Sharks, Medeama come up against yet another battle against a relegation-threatened side. Last days are dangerous. In the remaining fixtures of the Ghana Premier League, no side will want to come up against a side battling with relegation. Does Medeama have extra motivation to win this fixture? Yes, they do, their position within the top 4 is not secured yet. A bad chain of results will see Great Olympics or Aduana Stars overtaking them in the league table. Both sides have all to play for in this match.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Ohene Ameyaw Park, Techiman | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Eleven Wonders: WWLLW | Medeama SC: WDDLW | |
| Position | 12th (39 pts) | 3rd (51 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-1
KARELA VS WAFA
Karela united Fc will lock horns with WAFA in a game week 33 match. Karela suffered a humiliating defeat in the match against WAFA earlier in the season. Their defeat to Liberty in game week 32 has moved them further down the league table, though they are guaranteed a place in next season’s league. Karela lie 8th with 46 points on the league table.
WAFA have slowly moved up the league table and currently lie 4th with 50point. They won their game week 32 match against relegated Inter Allies, but it will be a needed boost to them as they come up against Karela. They will be aiming to do a league double over Karela who have an impressive home record.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | |||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 3:00 PM | ||
| Form | Karela United: LLLWL | WAFA: WDWDL | |
| Position | 8th (46 pts) | 4th (50 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 2-1
INTER ALLIES VS ADUANA
With their fate sealed as definite participants for the division one league, Inter Allies have a simple task of adding some respect to their name. They are the first team to be relegated in an 18-team Ghana Premier League season. Being 9 points adrift the 17th placed team means that there is no way they can come back. Quality players such as Abdul Nassiru Hamza and Richmond Lamptey are likely to find their way out of the club.
Aduana Stars have done the minimal bit of maintaining their Premier League status. The season has not been as smooth both off and on the field. That said, with very little at stake in this game, they can reflect on the ups and downs and send out some fresh or untested legs in a bid to beef up the squad from within the ranks.
| MATCH INFO | |||
| Venue | Accra Sports Stadium, Accra | ||
| Date and Time | Sunday July 11, 2021 6:00 PM | ||
| Form | Inter Allies: LLLLL | Aduana Stars: WWLWL | |
| Position | 18th (46 pts) | 6th (49 pts) | |
PREDICTION: 1-3
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