2024/25 Ghana Premier League goes into match-day 19 on the evening of Friday, January 31, when Hearts of Oak cross swords with Heart of Lions in what will be an enticing fixture at the University of Ghana Stadium.
The Giant Killers in the first leg held in the early stages of the ongoing campaign won by 2-0 in Kpando to record their first win, thanks to two second half goals from Kwesi Pong and Ishmael Addo.
While the Phobians will head into the game with nothing but the mindset of getting back on winning path, Heart of Lions will also focus on extending their winning streak to brighten their league winning hopes.
MATCH PREVIEW
Hearts of Oak seeked redemption in the last round of matches when they faced newbies Basake Holy Stars but got held to another goalless draw in Ampain.
The 'Phobians' are not only struggling to secure wins but haven't also scored in their last two matches and are currently in sixth position with 30 points.
On the opposition end, Heart of Lions got back on winning path with a paramount 2-1 home win over two-time champions Aduana Stars in Kpando.
The 'Dzie Woa Nu' lads started the game on top and dominated in every aspect having scored twice in the space of 27 minutes through Kwesi Pong and Asante Seedorf Afful but really had to stand on their toes in the dying embers to wrap up this win.
They are at the moment sitting in the third place on the league log with 33 points, just one behind league leaders Asante Kotoko.
TEAM NEWS
Coach Aboubakar Ouattara has no any major injury or suspension concerns to deal with coming into the game having completed their final training session this morning in Kpobiman.
New signings Seth Osei and Abdul Aziz Adam are most likely to be handed their debut in this game.
However, coach Bashiru Hayford will also have a full strength squad following the return of experienced forward Kwadwo Obeng Jr who will be up against his former club.
LINEUPS
Hearts of Oak: Asare (GK), Ampadu, Mensah, Asibey, Yiadom, Amponsah, Karikari, Hussein, Ramzy, Afriyie, Hamza
Heart of Lions: Lawrence (GK), Danso, Anim, Hennessy, Abban, Addo, Ofori, Boateng, Pong, Oppong, Obeng Jr
CHANNELS: AFA Sports, Metro TV, Original TV, Net2 TV
KICKOFF: 19:00GMT (7:00pm)
PREDICTION
We say Hearts of Oak 1-1 Heart of Lions
