GPL Matchday 6 Preview: Medeama Eye Top-Spot Cushion As Hearts Chase Crucial Win

Matchday Six sets up an exciting weekend of mixed motivations, Hearts of Oak are chasing a spot in the top four, while Bechem United hunt for their elusive first victory.

Hohoe United will seek to extend their dream run, as Aduana FC and Vision FC focus on finding steady form.

Medeama SC vs FC Samartex (Saturday)

League leaders Medeama SC will aim to extend their unbeaten home record when they welcome FC Samartex 1996 to the Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium.

Ibrahim Tanko’s men have scored 10 goals in five matches, the league’s best attack and are looking for a third straight win.

Samartex, meanwhile, remain unbeaten but continue to struggle on the road, failing to score in their last three visits to Tarkwa.

History favours the champions, who have won two of their last three home meetings against the Timber Giants.

Dreams FC vs Nations FC (Saturday)

Dreams FC are desperate to end their winless run when they host Nations FC at the Tuba AstroTurf.

With only one point from five games, the Still Believe lads sit in the relegation zone and need inspiration to revive their campaign.

Their strong home form offers hope, having gone 11 league games unbeaten at Tuba. Nations FC also seek redemption after four winless outings, including two straight away defeats.

Both sides will see this as a must-win encounter to avoid early-season pressure.

Berekum Chelsea vs Hearts of Oak (Sunday)

Berekum Chelsea welcome Hearts of Oak to the Golden City Park in one of the standout fixtures of the weekend.

Chelsea are hoping to build on their 1-1 draw against Karela United, while the Phobians remain unbeaten in 16 matches across competitions.

Hearts boast the best defence in the league yet to concede a goal and will be favourites to extend their dominance in Berekum, where they are unbeaten in five visits.

With just two goals scored this season, Dramani’s men will need to sharpen their attack.

Bechem United vs Vision FC (Sunday)

Bottom-placed Bechem United will fight for their first victory of the campaign as they host Vision FC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park.

The Hunters have struggled in front of goal, scoring only twice in five matches, and must rediscover their spark.

Vision FC, on the other hand, are flying high after thrashing Gold Stars 3-0 last week, their biggest win since promotion.

However, their poor away form (no wins in two) could be a concern. A win for Bechem would ease early-season pressure, while Vision aim to climb into the top six.

Hohoe United vs Aduana FC (Sunday)

Hohoe United will aim to make it three home wins on the bounce when they face Aduana FC in a thrilling Matchday Six encounter.

The Premier League newcomers have found their rhythm, claiming back-to-back victories at home to climb into the top half of the table.

Aduana, fresh off a dramatic 2-1 win over Bechem United, will look to end their poor away run, having gone four straight league trips without a goal.

The Fire Club’s last away victory dates back to March, and they’ll need to rediscover that spark to stop Hohoe’s growing momentum.

Expect a contest packed with goals, both sides have scored freely but remain vulnerable defensively.

Swedru All Blacks vs Basake Holy Stars (Sunday)

Swedru All Blacks and Basake Holy Stars meet in a crucial bottom-of-the-table showdown with both sides desperate for their first win.

The All Blacks have struggled to adapt since their return to the top flight, collecting just three points from five games.

Basake Holy Stars’ situation looks even bleaker, winless and goalless so far this season, with two straight defeats.

Augustine Evans Adotey’s men also carry a grim record of 20 away league games without a win. With both sides battling poor form, this fixture could define their early-season direction.

Gold Stars SC vs Heart of Lions (Monday)

Heart of Lions boss Bashir Hayford says his side is determined to bounce back with a win as they prepare to face reigning champions Bibiani Gold Stars.

The Kpando-based outfit remains unbeaten this season but has drawn their last two matches goalless against Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.

Monday’s clash marks their third straight away fixture, and Hayford insists it’s time to turn draws into victories.

Gold Stars, meanwhile, will be eager to respond after a disappointing 3-0 loss to Vision FC — their second defeat of the campaign. The champions sit 11th on the table with two wins and two losses so far.

Eleven Wonders FC vs Karela United (Monday)

Eleven Wonders face a tough test as they search for their first win of the season, having picked up just one point from five matches.

The Techiman-based side’s poor form has left them rooted to the bottom of the table with four losses and one draw.

Karela United, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency following a strong start with a heavy defeat to Hohoe United and a draw against Berekum Chelsea.

They currently occupy 10th place with eight points and will hope to get back to winning ways against a struggling Eleven Wonders side.