Heart of Lions will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host mid-table Bechem United at the Kpando Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in matchday 33 of the Premier League.
After a strong run of four straight wins, two of which came with clean sheets, Lions have faltered in their last two outings. A 3-1 defeat to newly promoted Young Apostles was followed by a goalless draw with relegation-threatened Basake Holy Stars, leaving head coach Bashir Hayford eager for a swift response.
Despite the recent dip, Heart of Lions remain firmly in the hunt for a top-four finish. They currently sit fourth on the table with 54 points from 32 matches, scoring 34 goals and conceding 23. Their home form has been a cornerstone of their success, having won 11, drawn 3, and lost just 2 of their 16 home fixtures, ranking them as the fifth-best home side this season. With two games to go, Sunday’s fixture presents a crucial opportunity to re-establish their momentum, particularly against a Bechem United side they have struggled to overcome since rejoining the top flight last season.
Bechem United have seen their top-four hopes fade after a disappointing stretch of results. The Hunters have managed only two wins in their last nine matches (D2, L5), slipping to 10th place with 44 points. Ernest Danso’s men have scored 30 goals and conceded 26 this season but have found life difficult on the road. They are among the league’s weakest away sides, losing four of their last five away games and scoring just twice in that run (D1, L4). Their away woes will need urgent fixing if they are to pose a threat in Kpando.
The two sides last met at the Kpando Sports Stadium in the league during the 2023/24 season, with the encounter ending in a 1-1 draw, a result the visitors might take confidence from.
