There are four Premier League matches across centres on Sunday December 29, 2024, with battle for supremacy and survival for chasing pack set to thrill fans.
We have a lowdown of Sunday's Premier League crackers.
Accra Lions vs Hearts of Oak
Struggling Accra Lions entertain Hearts of Oak at the WAFA Park desperate to get back to winning ways in the Premier on Sunday, December 29, 2024.
Lions have endured a difficult season so far - a far cry of the side's impressive second-placed finished last season. They’ve amassed 13 points, having scored 8 and conceded 11. Lions have won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings. They are unbeaten in their last five home league games with 1 win and 4 consecutive draws prior to this encounter.
Hearts of Oak recovered from their defeat to eternal rivals Asante Kotoko after thrashing Berekum Chelsea 3-1 at home last weekend.
The Phobians have won 3, drawn 1 and suffered 1 defeat in the last five league matches. They are currently occupying the 6th position in the table with 22 points, having scored 12 and conceded 8. They are the third best away side this season and will hope to secure all the spoils on Sunday over an Accra Lions side that they’ve beaten three consecutive times away from home since 2021.
Accra Lions have played Hearts of Oak three times at home in the league since 2021/22 season with Accra Lions losing all.
In the 2021/22 season, Accra Lions lost 0-3 to Hearts of Oak, suffered a 1-3 defeat in the 2022/23 season and lost 1-2 in the 2023/24.
Karela United vs Vision FC
Karela United will be hoping for their fifth victory of the season when they entertain newly promoted side Vision FC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday December 29, 2024.
Karela United have won 1, drawn 1 and suffered 3 defeats in their last five league matches. They are currently sitting 15th place in the table with 13 points, having scored 7 and conceded 9. They are the weakest home side in the league this season with just a single win (D3, L3). The Tamale based have one outstanding game to play in match day 14 against Medeama SC.
Nana Agyemang’s men have won one, drawn one and suffered three consecutive defeats in the last five outings. They are currently occupying the 11th position in the table with 15 points, having scored 10 and conceded 14. They head into this game with a winless record in their last five consecutive away fixtures (D2, L3).
Both sides are meeting in the league for the first time since Vision FC gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
Berekum Chelsea vs Dreams FC
Struggling Dreams FC travel to the Golden City Park to battle Berekum Chelsea in a difficult Premier League match on Sunday.
Chelsea have won 1, drawn 1 and suffered 3 defeats in the last five league matches. They are currently occupying the 8th position in the table with 18 points, having scored 12 and conceded 12.
Samuel Boadu’s men are winless in their last three consecutive home league games ahead of this game. They will be desperate to get back to winning ways on Sunday.
The Believers have recorded the joint least number of wins this season after match day 14 (W2). They remain in the 17th position in the relegation zone with 12 points, having scored 6 and conceded 11. They will be eager to secure their second win away from home on Sunday over a Berekum Chelsea side that they’ve struggled to beat in the league since 2020.
Berekum Chelsea have played Dreams FC four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Berekum Chelsea winning three and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season, Berekum Chelsea beat Dreams FC 1-0, lost 0-1 in the 2021/22 season, won 1-0 in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 3-2 victory in the 2023/24 season.
FC Samartex 1996 vs Nations FC
Defending Champions FC Samartex 1996 welcome Nations FC to the Nsenkyire Sports Arena aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Sunday.
The Timber Giants heads into match in 10th position in the table with 17 points after winning one and suffering four consecutive defeats in their last five outings. They’ve scored 9 and conceded 9. They are the sixth best home side in the league currently and will yearn for the maximum points on Sunday.
Nations FC remained 4th in the league table with 25 points despite beaten Legon Cities 3-0 in their previous game. They’ve won 3 and suffered 2 defeats in the last five outings, having scored the most goals this season (16) and conceded the joint lowest (5). They are the best away side in the league currently (W4, D1, L2) and will hope to continue that impressive form on Sunday.
FC Samartex 1996 have played Nations FC once at home in the league since the Abrankese lads gained promotion into the league last season with the Timber Giants losing 1-0 at the Nsenkyire Arena.
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