Karela United will be hoping to build on their recent away triumph when they welcome Medeama SC to the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in a Ghana Premier League Matchweek 31 clash.
Karela snapped a three-game winless streak (D1, L2) with a crucial 1-0 victory over Bibiani Gold Stars in their last outing — their first league win since March. With 32 points from 30 games, Nurudeen Amadu’s men remain in the relegation battle and will be desperate to gain momentum in the season’s final stretch. However, their home form has been underwhelming; they rank as the worst home team in the league this season, having collected just 20 points from 14 home matches.
The Tamale-based side have been goal-shy, managing a league-low 19 goals while conceding 24. Nevertheless, they boast an impressive home record against Medeama, having never lost to the defending champions at home since gaining promotion to the top flight in 2020.
Medeama SC travel north following back-to-back wins over Young Apostles and Vision FC. With 47 points from 30 games, Ibrahim Tanko’s side sit fifth on the table and could break into the top four with a victory on Sunday. The Mauve and Yellow have been potent in attack, registering a league-high 37 goals while conceding 26.
Despite their overall strength, Medeama have struggled on the road, losing each of their last five away matches. Their poor away form has hindered their title defense and will be a concern heading into this fixture. Historically, they have found the going tough in Tamale — failing to win any of their last four league visits to Karela (D3, L1).
In previous home meetings:
- 2020/21: Karela United 2-0 Medeama SC
- 2021/22: Karela United 1-1 Medeama SC
- 2022/23: Karela United 1-1 Medeama SC
- 2023/24: Karela United 0-0 Medeama SC
With survival on the line for Karela and Medeama’s top-four ambitions at stake, both teams will be pushing for maximum points in what promises to be a tightly contested encounter.
