Legon Cities will aim to salvage some pride in their final home match of the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season when they welcome top-four hopefuls Hearts of Oak to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday, June 1. Kickoff is at 15:00 GMT.
Match Preview
The Royals have endured a dismal campaign and have already been relegated, sitting in the bottom three with just 25 points from 32 matches. Their decline has been steep, with eight defeats in their last ten league outings (W1, D1). Offensively and defensively, they’ve been among the league’s worst performers—scoring a league-low 22 goals while conceding a league-high 47. At home, their struggles have persisted, managing seven wins from 16 matches (D2, L7) and conceding 17 goals—more than any other side on home turf.
Despite their poor form, Legon Cities will take encouragement from their recent dominance over Hearts of Oak at home. Since the 2020/21 season, they have won two and drawn one of their last four home league matches against the Phobians, including a 2-0 victory last season and a 1-0 win the year before.
Hearts of Oak: In Pursuit of the Top Four
Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, enter the fixture in excellent form and with top-four ambitions. Aboubakar Ouattara’s side are unbeaten in their last five matches (W3, D2), including notable wins against Berekum Chelsea and Accra Lions. With 52 points and sitting fifth on the table, the Phobians will be keen to secure a third straight victory—something they haven’t achieved since January.
Defensively, Hearts have been solid, conceding just 18 goals all season—the second-best record in the league. They recently ended a six-match away winless streak with consecutive victories on the road, and will be full of confidence heading into Sunday’s clash. However, they haven’t beaten Legon Cities away in the league since 2020 and must break that trend to keep their top-four hopes alive.
Team News
Legon Cities are expected to field a familiar lineup, with Aziz in goal and the likes of Quagraine, Armegah, and Agyemang leading the charge.
Hearts of Oak are likely to maintain the team that has brought them success in recent weeks, with Asare in goal and Ampadu, Asmah, Wayo, and Afriyie all expected to start.
Predicted Lineups
Legon Cities: Aziz (GK), Amoah, Quagraine, Kamal, Akoto, Armegah, Alidu, Yeboah, Adjei, Gyamfi, Agyemang
Hearts of Oak: Asare (GK), Ampadu, Ransford, Asibey, Konadu, Asmah, Osei, Boateng, Amponsah, Wayo, Afriyie
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM)
Venue: University of Ghana Sports Stadium
Prediction
Given Hearts of Oak’s current form and Legon Cities’ struggles, we predict a narrow away victory for the Phobians.
Score Prediction: Legon Cities 0-1 Hearts of Oak
