Gold Stars FC will host defending champions FC Samartex 1996 at Dun’s Park on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting Ghana Premier League encounter.
Match Preview
Gold Stars FC are eager to bounce back after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Legon Cities in their last match. Despite that setback, the Miners remain in second place on the league table with 33 points, just one behind leaders Asante Kotoko.
They have scored 19 goals—the second joint most in the league—while conceding only 10. With three consecutive home wins under their belt, Gold Stars will be determined to maintain their strong home form and keep the pressure on Kotoko at the top of the table.
Meanwhile, FC Samartex 1996 head into this fixture after a 1-1 draw against Dreams FC at home. The defending champions have had an inconsistent run, winning just once in their last five outings (W1, D3, L1), scoring 12 and conceding 11. They currently sit 9th in the standings with 23 points from 18 matches.
However, they will take confidence from their recent 1-0 away win over Aduana FC as they look to secure back-to-back away victories.
History favors Gold Stars in this fixture, as they have won both of their previous home encounters against Samartex since gaining promotion in the 2022/23 season. They secured a narrow 1-0 win in their first meeting and followed it up with a convincing 3-0 victory in the 2023/24 campaign.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Gold Stars: Emmanuel Kobi (GK); Gideon Anaba, William Dankyi, Kelvin Oppong, Vincent Atinga; Appiah Maccarthy, Sadat Mohammed, Emmanuel Appau, Roland Frimpong; Alex Aso, Charles Gyamfi Kamara.
Samartex: Baah (GK); Acquah, Siaw, Tetteh, Agbesimah; Adjei, Adabo, Sarpong, Gyetuah; Mamah, Mankuyeli.
Kickoff Time: The match is set to begin at 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM).
Prediction
Gold Stars' impressive home form and dominance over Samartex in previous meetings give them an edge. The Timber Giants will put up a fight, but the Miners are likely to come out on top.
Prediction: Gold Stars 2-1 FC Samartex
