The 2023/24 Ghana Premier League season is resuming this weekend with as many as seven games to be played in Week 13.
The two other games have been postponed due to the participation of Medeama SC and Dreams FC in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup respectively.
Among the games to be played this weekend, Asante Kotoko will be up against Berekum Chelsea.
This is a preview to the game.
Form:
Asante Kotoko will be playing host in this encounter scheduled to be played at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
A look at the team’s form in the last five games is not encouraging but surely things have gotten better.
The Porcupine Warriors boast of two consecutive wins in the last two matches but the previous three games all ended in defeats.
After amassing 16 points from 12 games, Asante Kotoko are 8th on the Ghana Premier League standings
The opponent for this weekend, Berekum Chelsea in terms of points amassed have done better than Asante Kotoko so far this season.
The Blues have 20 points after playing 12 matches and occupy the 4th position on the league table.
The team is currently one of the most in-form sides in the Ghana Premier League as well.
Chelsea in the last five matches have won four and drawn the other one.
Head-to-head:
The last few games between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea have produced a lot of goals.
Last season, Berekum Chelsea beat Asante Kotoko 3-0 in the second meeting between the two teams.
Before that, the Reds had beaten the Blues 2-0 in the first round of the campaign.
In the last five matches between the two teams, each side has won twice with the other game ending in a stalemate.
Predicted scoreline:
The upcoming contest between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea will be a tough one.
Asante Kotoko have momentum and could secure a narrow win if Chelsea fail to be at their best.
Asante Kotoko 2-1 Berekum Chelsea.
Match details:
The game between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea will be played on Monday, December 4.
The game will kick off at 3pm at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.