Karela United will look to break their four-game losing streak when they host Berekum Chelsea at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Match Preview
Karela United has endured a difficult campaign, struggling for form and goals. Their latest setback came in a narrow 1-0 defeat to Asante Kotoko, marking their fourth consecutive loss without scoring. Nurudeen Amadu’s side has not won a league match since their 1-0 away victory over Dreams FC on matchday 12, and they currently sit at the bottom of the table.
With the league’s joint-lowest goal tally and 15 goals conceded, Karela United has also been the weakest home team this season, managing just one win in five home fixtures (W1, D2, L2). However, their record against Berekum Chelsea at home is promising, having won all four meetings since the 2020/21 season, including a dominant 4-1 victory in the 2022/23 campaign and a 3-1 win last season.
Berekum Chelsea, on the other hand, comes into this fixture in 8th place with 25 points. Samuel Boadu’s men have had a mixed run, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their last five league matches. They have struggled on the road, suffering four defeats in their last five away fixtures, making them the 7th weakest away side in the league. However, Chelsea will be eager to end their poor away record against Karela United, having never won at their ground since 2020.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Karela United:
Ganiu Abdulai (GK); Firdaus Gariba, Aboubakar Konadu, Latif Rahman, Abdulai Ganiu; Ibrahim Issah, Gariba, N. Ibrahim, G. Ibrahim; Abdul Rahman, Konadu Firdaus
Berekum Chelsea:
Gregory (GK); Awuah, Kuffour, Abaidoo, Zakaria (C); Seidu, Badori, Dramani, Badori, Sarpong, Mezack
Kickoff Time
The match is set to kick off at 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM).
Prediction
Despite their struggles, Karela United’s strong home record against Berekum Chelsea gives them the edge. A closely contested match is expected, but the hosts may just do enough to snatch victory.
Prediction: Karela United 1-0 Berekum Chelsea
