Matchday Six Preview: Diverse Goals Await

Matchday six is set to showcase a mix of objectives, ranging from Hearts of Oak striving to ascend into the top four, to Bechem United desperately hunting for their first victory. Hohoe United aims to keep their impressive start alive, while Aduana FC and Vision FC seek to establish a rhythm.

Berekum Chelsea vs Hearts of Oak – Golden City Park, Berekum

Berekum Chelsea is preparing for a challenging encounter against the unbeaten Hearts of Oak at Golden City Park. After securing their initial league point at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Karela United last weekend, the Blues are keen to use this result as momentum for a turnaround.

Currently sitting 13th in the standings with four points from five matches, Chelsea has scored three goals while conceding five. Despite displaying occasional flashes of potential, their record against Hearts at home raises concerns; they have not found the back of the net in their last five home clashes against them (three draws, two losses). Their last victory over Hearts of Oak in Berekum dates back to April 2018.

Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, has extended their unbeaten run to 16 matches across all competitions (10 wins, six draws) following a goalless draw against Heart of Lions. Under the guidance of Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, the Phobians currently occupy the 5th position with nine points, having scored just two goals, but they boast the best defensive record in the league, not conceding any goals this season. Hearts remain unbeaten in their last five visits to Berekum (two wins, three draws) and will aim to uphold this streak on Sunday.

Head-to-Head

Hearts of Oak have gone unbeaten in their last five league visits to Berekum since 2020, with a record of two wins and three draws, which includes a 3-0 win in the 2023/24 season and a 1-0 victory last season.

Bechem United vs Vision FC – Nana Gyeabour Park, Bechem

Bechem United will strive for their first victory of the season against Vision FC at home. The Hunters faced another setback last weekend, allowing a lead to slip in a 2-1 defeat to Aduana FC in what was dubbed the Bono Derby. With only two points from five matches, they find themselves in 15th place, having scored just twice and conceded five.

Despite their dismal start, Bechem has shown resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six league fixtures (four wins, two draws), and remarkably keeping clean sheets throughout this stretch. Sunday’s match presents an ideal opportunity for them to ignite their season in front of their home fans.

Vision FC approaches this match brimming with confidence after a significant 3-0 triumph over the defending champions Bibiani Gold Stars, marking their most impressive win since joining the top league in 2024. Currently in 9th position with eight points (two wins, two draws, one loss), they have scored six but conceded five goals. However, concerns linger about their away form, having not secured a win on the road this season (one draw, one loss), during which they conceded five goals.

Head-to-Head

The only prior league encounter between these teams in Bechem resulted in a 2-0 victory for the Hunters last season.

Hohoe United vs Aduana FC – Hohoe Sports Stadium, Hohoe

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