Asante Kotoko will hope to build on their impressive last week against Vision FC as they face Karela on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, with the match scheduled to kick off at 15:00 local time.
This will be the second meeting between the two sides this season, five months after Asante Kotoko secured a 1-0 victory in their previous encounter.
Asante Kotoko come into this match in strong form, having extended their unbeaten streak to six games with a 4-1 win over Vision FC last Sunday. The Porcupine Warriors will be confident as they look to continue their push for the top spots in the league.
Karela, on the other hand, are struggling, entering the match on the back of three consecutive defeats to Nsoatreman, Young Apostles, and Medeama SC. Their defense has been vulnerable, conceding goals in each of their last five matches, and they are currently in the midst of a five-match winless run.
The two teams have met six times since February 2023, with Karela holding the upper hand, winning three of those encounters. Asante Kotoko have won once, while two matches ended in draws. The last time they met was on September 8, 2024, with Asante Kotoko emerging victorious 1-0.
Despite their recent win, Asante Kotoko have scored just three goals in these six encounters, while Karela have netted six, giving the latter a stronger head-to-head record.
Asante Kotoko have played seventeen matches in the league this season, winning nine, drawing four, and losing four. They have scored twenty goals (1.18 per match) and conceded twelve (0.71 per match). Karela, by contrast, have won just three of their seventeen matches, drawing five and losing nine. They have scored only eight goals (0.47 per match) and conceded fourteen (0.82 per match).
While Asante Kotoko are in good form and coming off a win, Karela will be looking to turn their fortunes around after a difficult run. With both teams aiming for different objectives, this match promises to be a crucial one for both sides.
