Aduana Stars will be hoping to revive their form when they welcome high-flying Hearts of Oak to the Nana Agyeman Badu I Park on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in a key matchweek 26 fixture of the Ghana Premier League.
Match Preview
The Fire Boys head into this clash on the back of a disappointing 2-0 defeat away to Karela United last Sunday — their eighth loss of the season. With just two wins in their last five outings (W2, D1, L2), Aduana sit 11th on the league table with 32 points, having netted 20 goals and conceded 23.
Despite their pedigree in Ghanaian football, Aduana have struggled at home this season, surprisingly ranking as the league’s weakest home side. They have picked up only 19 points from 12 home games — the lowest tally in the league — and will be desperate to reverse that trend against a familiar rival.
However, history offers some encouragement for the Dormaa-based side. Aduana Stars have hosted Hearts of Oak four times in the league since the 2020/21 season — and they have won all four. Their last four home victories over the Phobians include a 2-0 win in 2020/21, and three consecutive 1-0 triumphs in the 2021/22, 2022/23, and 2023/24 seasons.
Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong campaign under coach Aboubakar Ouattara. They were held to a 1-1 draw by newly-promoted Vision FC in their last outing but remain firmly in the title mix. The Phobians are currently 4th on the table with 41 points, scoring 22 goals and boasting the second-best defensive record in the league with just 15 goals conceded.
Importantly, Hearts have been one of the best sides on the road this season, sitting second in the away standings, and will look to end their dismal recent record in Dormaa. A win on Wednesday could push them closer to the top three, while a loss could dent their momentum as the season enters its final stretch.
Head-to-Head (Last Four at Dormaa)
- 2020/21: Aduana Stars 2-0 Hearts of Oak
- 2021/22: Aduana Stars 1-0 Hearts of Oak
- 2022/23: Aduana Stars 1-0 Hearts of Oak
- 2023/24: Aduana Stars 1-0 Hearts of Oak
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Aduana Stars XI (Predicted):
Inusah (GK); Adams (C), Addo, Bamba, Boateng, Duah, Obeng, Sackey, Silas, Tetteh, Wakii
Hearts of Oak XI (Predicted):
Asare (GK); Ampadu, Ransford, Asibey, Konadu, Asmah, Osei, Boateng, Amponsah, Wayo, Afriyie
Kickoff Details
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Nana Agyeman Badu I Park, Dormaa
Prediction
Given Aduana’s strong historical record at home against Hearts of Oak, this match could prove trickier for the visitors than their away form suggests. Still, with Hearts’ current momentum and Aduana’s struggles at home this season, we anticipate a tightly contested encounter.
Score Prediction: Aduana Stars 1-1 Hearts of Oak
