Berekum Chelsea will host Bechem United in the highly anticipated Bono derby at the Golden City Park on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Both teams head into this Ghana Premier League clash eager to secure a vital win and gain momentum in a tightly contested mid-table battle.
Match Preview
Chelsea, currently 8th on the league table with 14 points, are looking to bounce back from their 1-0 defeat to Heart of Lions last weekend. Samuel Boadu’s men have shown resilience at home, remaining unbeaten with three wins and two draws. The Blues have scored nine goals and conceded seven so far, with their defensive solidity at the Golden City Park a major factor in their season. A win on Sunday would extend their impressive five-game unbeaten home streak.
Bechem United, on the other hand, have been a picture of consistency in recent weeks, going unbeaten in their last five matches. The Hunters sit just below Chelsea in the table, also on 14 points, but have struggled on the road. Despite their solid defensive record—conceding only six goals this season—they remain winless in five away games (D3, L2).
Team News
- Berekum Chelsea: The Blues will rely on their formidable home form and strong record against Bechem United, having won two and drawn two of their last four home meetings with the Hunters since 2020.
- Bechem United: The visitors will look to break their away jinx and build on their defensive performance from their previous match, a goalless draw against Asante Kotoko.
Berekum Chelsea possible starting lineup:
O. Sekyere (GK); Acheampong, Amankonah, Ameyaw, Badori, Fuseini (C), Gyau, Mezack, Oppong, Sarpong, Seidu
Bechem United possible starting lineup:
D. Aziz (GK) (C); Abban, Abdulai, Acheampong, Acquah, Mantey, Nyarko, Owusu, Regain, Salifu, Yeboah
Key Matchup:
Chelsea’s attacking duo will aim to penetrate Bechem United’s disciplined defense, while the Hunters may depend on counterattacks to exploit any lapses in the hosts' backline.
Head-to-Head at the Golden City Park:
- 2020/21: Chelsea 2-0 Bechem United
- 2021/22: Chelsea 1-1 Bechem United
- 2022/23: Chelsea 1-0 Bechem United
- 2023/24: Chelsea 1-1 Bechem United
Kickoff and Venue:
The Bono derby kicks off at 3:00 PM local time at the Golden City Park.
Prediction:
With their home advantage and historical edge, Berekum Chelsea are slight favorites. A narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts is on the cards, though Bechem United’s defensive organization could force a draw.
