Asante Kotoko will look to bounce back from a disappointing home draw as they face Berekum Chelsea at Golden City Park on Sunday.
The Porcupine Warriors are eager to return to winning ways after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Young Apostles at the Len Clay Stadium. Despite a strong start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Karela United in their opener, Kotoko struggled to maintain momentum last week, leaving them sitting in fourth place with four points, much to the displeasure of their fans.
Head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is determined to secure a win against a side that has historically troubled them. Berekum Chelsea, led by former Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu, presents a formidable challenge, particularly at home.
Chelsea has had a similar start to the season, also collecting four points and currently occupying fifth place on the table. Both teams have games in hand due to postponed fixtures against Nsoatreman, who are competing in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The statistics do not favor Kotoko heading into this match; they have not won an away match against Berekum Chelsea since 2010, with their last encounter ending in a 2-1 defeat. Chelsea remains unbeaten at home against Kotoko in their last 11 meetings, making Golden City Park a challenging venue for the visitors.
Berekum Chelsea is unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 home matches and has lost only twice in their last 15 games at home. However, their goal-scoring form has been modest, averaging just 0.50 goals per match. Conversely, Kotoko has shown promise on the road, managing to score in four consecutive away matches and winning their last two away league fixtures.
With both teams level on four points, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair as Kotoko seeks to end their winless run in Berekum, while Chelsea aims to maintain their strong home form.
