On Sunday, Nsoatreman FC will welcome league leaders Asante Kotoko to Nana Kronmansah Park for a pivotal match of the Ghana Premier League's matchday 19.
The home team will be eager to defeat the undefeated Porcupine Warriors after suffering a close 1-0 loss to Young Apostles in the Bono derby. With just one win in their last five games and three losses, Nsoatreman is now in 14th place in the standings with 18 points. However, they are undefeated in their previous five home games, so their home form is still strong.
However, under Dr. Prosper Narteh Ogum, Asante Kotoko has been playing well and is now topping the table with 34 points. The Porcupine Warriors have scored a league-high 21 goals and given up 12 goals in their previous five games, winning four and drawing one. They will try to win their fourth away game of the season, and they are the third-best away squad in the league.
Having faced Kotoko twice since their entrance to the top level in 2022, Nsoatreman FC has a history of being a formidable opponent at home. They secured a 1-0 victory in the 2023–24 season after holding Kotoko to a goalless draw in the 2022–23 season.
Team Updates and Likely Lineups
Nsoatreman FC: Afadzwu (GK); Issaka, Shaibu, Acquaah; Iddrisu, Amoo, Neymar, Meider; Diyou, Rahman Mohammed, Sekyere
Asante Kotoko: Camara (GK); Ablorh, Samba, Blay, Asiedu, L. Amoah, Manu, Acquah, K. Opoku, I. Eduku, Saaka
Time of Kickoff
The game will begin at 3:00 PM (or 15:00 GMT).
Prediction
Kotoko is the favorite for this matchup due to their form and firepower, even if Nsoatreman has a strong home record. We anticipate a victory for the Porcupine Warriors.
Forecast: 1-2 Nsoatreman Kotoko Asante