Berekum Chelsea welcome title-chasing Bibiani Gold Stars to the Golden City Park on Sunday, June 1, in a crucial Week 33 fixture of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season. Kickoff is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
Match Preview
Berekum Chelsea will be aiming to bounce back from a run of poor results, having lost their last three matches following a brief resurgence that saw them record back-to-back victories. Currently sitting 11th on the league table with 41 points, Samuel Boadu’s side still has a chance to break into the top half with a strong finish in their remaining fixtures.
Despite their recent struggles, Chelsea remain formidable at home. The Blues have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches at the Golden City Park, winning three of those games (W3, D1, L1). Their defensive solidity and familiarity with their home turf could play a key role in frustrating their visitors.
Gold Stars Eyeing Late Title Push
For Bibiani Gold Stars, the pressure is mounting as they chase their first-ever Premier League title. Last weekend’s goalless draw with Asante Kotoko was a setback, leaving them second on the table with 57 points—three behind league leaders Nations FC—with just two matches left to play.
Coach Michael Osei’s side boasts the third-best defensive record in the league, having conceded only 19 goals all season. Their recent away form has been impressive as well, winning three of their last five matches on the road without conceding a single goal. That consistency has made them the third-best away side in the league—a major improvement for a team that struggled on their travels in past seasons.
History Not on Gold Stars’ Side
Despite their impressive campaign, Gold Stars face a psychological hurdle in Berekum, where they have failed to win in their last three league visits. Berekum Chelsea edged them 1-0 in 2021/22, the two sides played to a goalless draw in 2022/23, and Chelsea claimed a 2-0 victory in the 2023/24 season.
With the title race likely to go down to the wire, Gold Stars must overcome this poor away record to keep their hopes alive heading into the final matchday.
Predicted Lineups
Berekum Chelsea: Sekyere (GK); Fuseini (C), Adjei, Afriyie, Amankona; Anane, Attuquaye; Badori, Gyau, Mensah; Seidu
Gold Stars: Kobi (GK); Atingah, Ofori, Osei, Oppong; Acheampong, Bosomtwi, Aso; Amon, Ronald, Kamara
Kickoff Time
Sunday, June 1 – 15:00 GMT
Prediction
Given Chelsea’s solid home record and Gold Stars' struggles in Berekum, this could be a tricky hurdle for the title contenders.
Prediction: Berekum Chelsea 1-0 Gold Stars
