Aduana FC will host relegation-threatened Karela United at the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park in Dormaa this Saturday, marking their return home after a 1-0 defeat against Bibiani GoldStars FC last weekend.
Currently occupying the 3rd position on the league table with 42 points from 27 matches, Aduana FC have secured 2 wins and suffered 3 defeats in their last five outings.
Impressively, they are the second-best performing team in the league this season, boasting the highest number of accumulated points at home, with 12 wins, 2 losses, 27 goals scored, and 9 goals conceded.
On the other hand, Karela United, hailing from Tamale, have experienced a mixed run of form, with 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 defeats in their last five Premier League encounters.
Currently sitting in the 16th position after 27 appearances, they are ranked as the 3rd lowest team, particularly struggling away from home with only 6 points, 10 goals scored, and 23 conceded.
Looking at their head-to-head record, Aduana FC has faced Karela United three times at home since the 2020/21 season, winning twice and losing once. Notably, they triumphed 2-1 in the 2020/21 season and secured a 2-0 victory in the 2021/22 season, before settling for a goalless draw in the 2022/23 season.
Heading into the match, Aduana FC boasts a lineup of quality stars including Emmanuel Gyamfi, Rich Sackey, Sam Adams, Richard Afriyie, Raymond Agyemang, Alex Boakye, Frank Owusu, Iddrisu Shaibu, Kyeremeh Silas, Richard Mahama, Kelvin Obeng, and Bright Adjei, all available for selection.
Meanwhile, Karela United will rely on the likes of Giyasu Ibrahim, Mohammed Asigre, Mohammed Awal, Solomon Aboagye, Rashid Alhassan, Hafiz Abdulai, Emmanuel Anaful, Jibril Nurudeen, Mohammed Fatawu, Abdul Raman-Yaya, Basit Abdul, and Umar Faruk to step up and deliver a strong performance.
