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 determined to return to winning ways following a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Len Clay Stadium against Young Apostles. Despite a solid start to the season with a 1-0 victory over Karela United in their opener, Kotoko struggled to maintain momentum last week, leading to dissatisfaction among fans. They currently sit in fourth place with four points.
Coach Prosper Narteh Ogum is keen to secure a win against a historically challenging opponent. Berekum Chelsea, guided by former Hearts of Oak coach Samuel Boadu, have proven to be formidable, especially at home. Both teams have made similar starts to the season, collecting four points and positioning themselves fifth on the table. Each side has a game in hand due to postponed fixtures involving Nsoatreman, who participated in the CAF Confederation Cup.
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 encounters, making Golden City Park a daunting venue for the visitors.
Berekum Chelsea is unbeaten in 13 of their last 14 home matches, losing only twice in their last 15 home games. However, their goal-scoring form has been modest, averaging just 0.50 goals per match. In contrast, Kotoko has shown promise on the road, having scored in four consecutive away matches and winning their last two away league fixtures.
With both teams level on four points, this matchup promises to be a closely contested affair, as Kotoko seeks to break their winless run in Berekum while Chelsea aims to maintain their strong home form.
