Bechem United will be eager to restore their dominance at home when they welcome regional rivals Berekum Chelsea to the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Sunday, April 20, in a highly anticipated Bono derby on matchday 28 of the Ghana Premier League.
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The Hunters are reeling from a rare 2-0 home defeat to Gold Stars FC last Wednesday—their first loss at home this season—which brought an end to an impressive unbeaten streak in front of their home fans. That setback saw Osei Wire’s side drop to 8th on the league table with 40 points from 27 matches. However, with top-four hopes still alive, Bechem will look to bounce back in style in one of the fiercest regional duels on the Ghanaian football calendar.
Bechem United have been dominant at home this season, amassing 29 points from 13 matches. Despite a recent dip in form—winning just once in their last five league outings (W1, D1, L3)—they remain a formidable side at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, where their defensive discipline and tactical organization have often frustrated visiting teams.
Their opponents, Berekum Chelsea, arrive with similar ambitions but face a tougher task away from home. The Blues sit just one point behind Bechem in 9th position with 39 points and have also endured inconsistent form in recent weeks (W1, D2, L2). While their home displays have kept them competitive, they’ve found it difficult to replicate that form on the road.
Berekum Chelsea’s away-day struggles are compounded by their poor record in Bechem. Since the 2020/21 season, they have faced the Hunters four times at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park without a single win—losing three and drawing once. Bechem recorded 2-0 wins over Chelsea in the 2020/21, 2022/23, and 2023/24 seasons, while their 2021/22 encounter ended 1-1.
With both teams desperate for points to stay in the top-half race, and with local bragging rights on the line, Sunday’s showdown promises to be a fiery and closely fought contest. Bechem will rely on their home strength and derby experience, while Berekum Chelsea will look to upset the odds and end their Bechem hoodoo.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Bechem United Starting XI
Aziz (GK) (C); Abban, Acheampong, Acquah, Alhassan, Asabre, London, Nyarko, Regain, Tompuo, Yeboah
Berekum Chelsea Starting XI
Sekyere (GK); Abaidoo, Acheampong, Afriyie, Amankonah, Ameyaw, Asamoah, Z. Fuseini (C), Awuah, Badori, Seidu
Match Details
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Kickoff Time: Sunday, April 20, 2025 – 3:00 PM GMT
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Venue: Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park, Bechem
Prediction
We say: Bechem United 2-1 Berekum Chelsea
(Bechem’s strong home record and historical dominance in the derby give them the edge.)
