GPL Preview: Hearts of Oak Aim to Extend Dominance Over Struggling Berekum Chelsea
Ghana Premier League giants Hearts of Oak will welcome Berekum Chelsea to the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon for what promises to be a crucial league encounter.
The Phobians head into the fixture with a strong psychological advantage, having dominated recent meetings between the two sides.
Hearts have won their last four clashes against Chelsea, who are currently on an 11-game winless run against the 21-time Ghana Premier League champions. Their last victory against Hearts of Oak in this fixture dates back to 2019.
Berekum Chelsea’s struggles extend to their travels to Accra, where they have managed just one point in their last five visits to face Hearts. Their recent away form offers little encouragement with four defeats and one draw in their last five matches on the road, scoring only twice while conceding eight goals.
In contrast, Hearts of Oak have been defensively resolute this season. The Phobians have won three of their last five home games and are yet to concede in their last five matches on home soil. However, goals have been hard to come by, with the side scoring just three times in those fixtures, a statistic they will hope to improve upon.
With leaders Medeama SC set to travel to face Samartex, Hearts have a golden opportunity to close the gap at the top of the table. Given their solid defensive form and Chelsea’s blunt attack coupled with defensive frailties away from home, the hosts will be confident of securing maximum points.
Nonetheless, Berekum Chelsea find themselves in the relegation zone, a precarious position and will be desperate for a positive result. Expect a spirited performance from the visitors as they fight to claw their way to safety in what could be a pivotal clash in their survival bid.