Ghana Premier League Preview: Bechem United vs AshantiGold- Two revived sides set to split points

Bechem United will lock horns with AshantiGold SC at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour Park on Wednesday after a spirited display earned them a point in their last league game against Asante Kotoko in Kumasi.

The Brong Ahafo based side are going into the game without injured trio Amos Acheampong, Ernest Barfo and Aminu Mohammed.

First choice goalkeeper Ernest Adu is available for selection on Wednesday after recovering from an injury.

Joseph Amoah is facing a late fitness test for the match.

Aaron Baah and Ahmed Yusif are still waiting for their debuts.

Ashanti Gold SC moved three places up on the league ladder with a 1-0 win over Inter Allies FC last Sunday.

They are currently 10th on the log.

Head coach Bashiru Hayford has still not returned to the team since the start of the second round.

He is believed to be writing exams.

The Obuasi lads boast of a full strength squad ahead of their visit to Bechem this midweek.

MATCH FACTS

Head to Head

Total matches played = 7

Bechem United wins = 2

Drawn matches = 3

Ashanti Gold SC wins = 2

*Bechem United have won just two of their last nine premier league games. (W2 D3 L4)

*Ashanti Gold SC have been victors only twice in their last eleven matches in the premiership. (W2 D7 L2)

*Bechem United have lost only one of their last eighteen home games in the premier league. (W14 D3 L1)

*Ashanti Gold SC have won just one of their last twenty travels in the premiership. (W1 D10 L9)

*The Hunters have lost only one of their last five meetings with Ashanti Gold SC in the premier league. (W1 D3 L1)

*Ashanti Gold SC are winless in their three trips to Bechem United in the premier league. (W0 D2 L1)

*Bechem United have kept five clean sheets at home in the league this season after nine fixtures.

*The Elephants have only one clean sheet at away in the premiership this term after nine matches.

By Nuhu Adams