2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 13 Match Preview – Karela United vs Asante Kotoko

Published on: 06 February 2021

Ghana Premier League leaders Karela United will host record-winners Asante Kotoko at the CAM Park, Aiyinase in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Karela, being top of the league at this stage, was never expected considering their poor form in the cancelled 2019/20 season. Karela were in a relegation battle and would be delighted the league did not go the full distance due to the coronavirus pandemic.

However, a tremendous improvement this season sees them in contention for the league title. After 15 games last term, Karela had 11 points but this season, they have won 22 points in 12 games. Majority of their points have been won at home, where they have a 100 per cent record. Karela have won all six home games.

Kotoko haven't been at their best but surprisingly are in the race for the title. Their slow start led to the dismissal of head coach Maxwell Konadu after four games.

Stop-gap coach Johnson Smith has guided them to important victories and they currently occupy the third position with 20 points, two less than leaders Karela.

Sunday's three points is very important for both teams. A win for Karela will ensure they remain top while Kotoko could move up to the top of the table for the first time with victory.

But, Karela have the advantage of home form as well as their in-form attackers Diawisie Taylor and Kwame Boateng. Taylor has nine goals while Boateng has found the net on five occasions.

Their tally of 14 goals is more than what Kotoko have scored this season, with the Porcupine Warriors having netted just 10 goals.  Six of those goals has been scored by striker Kwame Opoku.

While Karela are unbeaten at home, Kotoko also boasts of an unbeaten record in their away games. They have played six games away from home and have not tasted defeat.

In the last three competitive meetings, Kotoko have won two and lost one.

Prediction: Karela United 1-1 Asante Kotoko

 

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