The battle for supremacy and fight to avoid relegation takes centre stage ahead of matchday 25 of the Premier League across eight venues.
Here is a preview of matchday 25 of the Ghanaian top division league.
Gold Stars FC vs Hearts of Oak
League leaders Gold Stars FC will hope for a second successive win when they welcome Hearts of Oak to the Dun’s Park on Sunday March 23, 2025.
Fresh from their crucial 0-1 win at Basake Holy Stars on Wednesday, the Miners will be confident mood as they attempt to extend their lead on top of the table. They’ve registered two wins, one draw and suffered two defeats in their last five league matches. They’ve amassed 40 points in 22 league games, having scored 21 and conceded the joint least goals (12). The Miners come into this fixture as the second best home performers in the league currently and are yet to suffer their first defeat at home this season. Frimpong Manso’s men will be eager to record their ninth home win on Sunday.
A surprising 1-0 loss at Bechem United on Wednesday has seen Hearts of Oak suffer back-to-back defeats in the league for the first time since September 2024. That result halted the momentum gained by five wins and two draws. They are currently occupying the 5th position in the league table with 36 points, having scored 19 and conceded 12.
The Phobians head into this fixture as the second best away performers in the league. Abubakar Ouattara’s men will yearn for all the spoils on Sunday over Gold Stars FC side they’ve never lost away from home in the league since 2021.
It’s a cracker between the second best home side and the second best away performers.
Gold Stars FC have played Hearts of Oak three times at home in the league since 2021/22 season with the Miners losing one and drawing two.
In the 2021/22 season, Gold Stars FC lost 0-1 to Hearts of Oak, drawn 1-1 in the 2022/23 season and repeated same score line in the 2023/24 season.
Accra Lions vs Legon Cities
Bottom-of-the-table Accra Lions will hope to get back to winning ways when they entertain Legon Cities to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday March 23, 2025.
Lions come into this fixture on the back of three consecutive defeats in their last five league matches (W1, D1), having scored 13 and conceded the third most goals (24). They’ve secured the least points in the league currently (17) after 22 matches. They are the third weakest home side in the league despite avoiding defeats in their last two consecutive home games without conceding in both encounters (W1, D1). They will hope for victory on Sunday over a Legon Cities side they’ve beaten three times at home in the league since 2021.
Legon Cities start this round with just two points above the relegation zone, having won two, drawn 1 and suffered two defeats in their last five league matches. The Royals have amassed 21 points from 22 league matches. They’ve scored 17 and conceded the most goals in the league currently (30). Cities are the weakest away side in the league and have suffered the most defeats away from home (9). They will yearn for their first ever away win in the league this season on Sunday.
Accra Lions have played Legon Cities three times at home in the league since 2021/22 season with Accra Lions winning all.
In the 2021/22 season, Accra Lions beat Legon Cities 1-0, won 3-1 in the 2022/23 season and recorded a 1-0 victory again in the 2023/24 season.
Asante Kotoko vs Basake Holy Stars
Asante Kotoko will seek to get back to winning ways when they entertain Basake Holy Stars at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Kotoko's league title race hit a bump as they dropped vital points at Young Apostles on Wednesday but returning home on Sunday should boost their confidence. They’ve secured two wins, two draws and suffered just a single defeat in their last five outings.
Kotoko are currently second in the league table with 39 points, having scored the joint most goals (24) and conceded 14 in the process. The Porcupine Warriors come into this game with 100% win record in their last five home matches without conceding in four of those games.
They are the fourth best home performing club in the league after 11 home matches.
Basake Holy Stars are winless in their last five league matches (D3, L2), having scored 21 and conceded 23 goals. They are currently 13th in the league table with 24 points. Abdulai Gazale’s men are the fourth weakest away side in the league following one win, two draws and seven defeats away from home.
Asante Kotoko are playing Basake Holy Stars at home in the league for the first since the Aiyinase lads gained promotion into the league this season.
Karela United vs Bechem United
Bechem United travel to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium to battle relegation threatened Karela United on Sunday.
United ought to avoid their twelfth defeat in the league this season to cushion their relegation battle. They’ve won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 losses in the last five outings, having scored the least goals (11) and conceded 18. They are currently occupying the 17th position in the relegation zone with 19 points. The Tamale-based are the weakest home side in the league and will aim for their third home victory on Sunday.
After beating Hearts of Oak in a hard fought 1-0 win and winning 2-0 over new entrants Vision FC at home soil (W3, L2), Bechem United should come into this fixture with struggling Karela United on a high and not to take anything for granted. The Hunters are currently 4th in the league table with 36 points, having scored 22 and conceded 14. Ernest Danso’s men are among the top ten best away performers in the league ahead of the clash and will hope for a decent outcome on Sunday.
Karela United have played Bechem United four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Karela United winning two, drawing one and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season, Karela United beat Bechem United 2-1, drawn 1-1 in the 2021/22 season, won 1-0 in the 2022/23 season before suffering a 0-4 defeat in the 2023/24 season.
Medeama SC vs Aduana FC
Medeama SC will aim to get back to winning ways when they welcome Aduana FC to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium on Sunday March 23, 2025.
A 2-1 defeat at FC Samartex 1996 on Wednesday extended Medeama SC‘s frustrating run of form to just two wins in their last eight consecutive league matches (D2, L4), leaving them four points away from the top four . They’ve secured 32 points and are currently 7th in the league table, having scored the second most goals in the league so far (23) and conceded 21. The Mauve and Yellow are unbeaten in their last five home matches (W4, D1) despite their recent poor performance in the league. They will be desperate to grab all the spoils on Sunday over an Aduana FC side they’ve beat three times at home in the league since 2020.
Two-time league champions Aduana FC have jump to the 10th position in the league table with 28 points following back-to-back victories in the last five outings (W3, D1, L1). They’ve scored 17 goals and conceded 17. The Fire Club have secured 13 points out of their 11 matches played away from home this season. They will hope for a rare outcome on Sunday when they trip to Tarkwa.
Medeama SC have played Aduana FC four times at home in the league since 2020/21 season with Medeama SC winning three and losing one.
In the 2020/21 season, Medeama SC beat Aduana FC 2-1, won 1-0 in the 2021/22 season, lost 0-1 in the 2022/23 season before recording a 2-0 win in the 2023/24 season.
Berekum Chelsea vs FC Samartex 1996
Defending League champions FC Samartex 1996 travel to the Golden City Park to battle Berekum Chelsea on Sunday in the Premier League.
Chelsea have won three and suffered two defeats in their last five league matches, having scored 20 and conceded 20. Samuel Boadu’s men have amassed 29 points from 22 matches played so far and are currently occupying the 9th position in the league table. Chelsea come into this fixture with three successive wins and two successive draws in their last five home matches. They are the fifth best home performers and will be eager to secure all the spoils on Sunday.
A 2-1 victory over Medeama SC on Wednesday means 21st December remains the last time FC Samartex 1996 tasted defeat in the league (W3, D5). They are 8th in the league table with 31 points, having scored 16 and conceded 13. The Timber Giants are the eighth best away side and head into this clash with an unbeaten record in their last three away games without conceding in those matches. They will seek for a favourable result on Sunday over Berekum Chelsea side they’ve struggled to beat away from home in the league since 2022.
Berekum Chelsea have played FC Samartex twice at home in the league since the Timber Giants gained promotion into the Premiership last two seasons with Berekum Chelsea winning 1-0 in both encounters.
Vision FC vs Nations FC
Newly promoted side Vision FC welcome Nations FC to the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex on Sunday in the Premier League.
Vision FC have won 1, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in their last five league matches, having scored 17 and conceded the second most goals (25). They are currently sitting 14th place in the league table with 24 points. The Tema base are among the least home performing clubs in the league and will be keen to secure victory over Nations FC on Sunday.
Nations FC’s 1-0 defeat at home to Aduana FC at home on Wednesday marked their seventh defeats in the league this season after 22 round of matches (W10, D5). They are currently 6th in the league table with 35 points, having scored the joint most goals (24) and conceded 14.
Kassim Mingle Ocansey’s men are the best away performers in the league this season despite suffering back-to-back defeats in their previous matches away from home. The Abrankese lads will aim for the maximum points on Sunday when they trip to Tema.
Vision FC are playing Nations FC at home in the league for the first time since the Tema Base gained promotion into the top-flight this season.
Dreams FC vs Young Apostles
Dreams FC will aim for a third successive victory when they entertain newly promoted side Young Apostles to the Tuba Astro Turf on Sunday March 23, 2025.
Dreams cruised to a 2-1 win at Heart of Lions last time out, extending their unbeaten run in the league to five matches (W3, D2) as they look forward to exit the bottom half of the table. They’ve record 27 points from 22 league matches and are currently occupying the 12th position in the table, having scored 13 and conceded 17. The Believes come into this fixture with two successive wins and a draw in their last three home matches and will be desperate to maintain their impressive form on Sunday.
Young Apostles will hit the road to Tuba with confidence after sharing the spoils in a goalless stalemate at home against giants Asante Kotoko in their previous league match. They’ve suffered just a single defeat in their last five outings (W3, D1, L1), having scored 14 and conceded 20. They are currently sitting 11th place in the league table with 28 points. The Wenchi lads are the seventh weakest away side in the league ahead of the clash and will seek for a decent result on Sunday.
Dreams FC are playing Young Apostles at home in the league for the first time since the Wenchi Lads gained promotion into the Premier League this season.
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