Title-chasing Gold Stars FC will look to maintain their momentum in the Premier League as they welcome Asante Kotoko to the Dun’s Park on Sunday.
Currently sitting second on the league table with 56 points, Gold Stars are firmly in the title race and will be eager to extend their impressive home form in this crucial encounter.
Frimpong Manso’s side have enjoyed a decent run in recent weeks, winning three and losing two of their last five matches. The Miners boast one of the league’s tightest defences, having conceded just 19 goals. Offensively, they are joint-third among the highest-scoring teams with 31 goals this season. Their home record is formidable, ranking fourth overall, with an impressive 11 wins, three draws and just one loss from 15 games at Dun’s Park.
Asante Kotoko are just two places and two points behind their hosts, sitting fourth with 54 points. Under the guidance of Abdul Karim Zito, the Porcupine Warriors are eyeing a historic double, their first since the 2013/14 season. However, consistency has eluded them of late, with two wins, one draw and two losses in their last five matches.
Kotoko have found the net 33 times this season, making them the second-best attacking side in the league while conceding 22 goals. Their away form has been less inspiring, ranking seventh in that regard. The Porcupine Warriors have managed just three goals across their last eight away fixtures. They’ll be desperate to break that pattern and register their first away win since their 2-1 triumph over Dreams FC on matchday 14 in December, 2024.
Recent head-to-head history between the two sides adds an extra layer of intrigue. Since the 2021/22 season, Gold Stars have hosted Kotoko three times in the league, with each side winning once and one match ending in a draw. Kotoko edged a 1-0 victory in 2021/22, the sides shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in 2022/23, while Gold Stars secured a 2-1 win in the 2023/24 season.
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