2020-21 GPL: Preview: Hearts Of Oak face leaders Bechem United in Accra

The 2020-21 Ghana Premier League resume after the Christmas break with Hearts of Oak playing against Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium in a match-day seven fixture.

Hearts of Oak ended the year with a hard-fought 2-1 win over struggling King Faisal at the Ohene Ameyaw Park in Techiman.

Bechem United on the other hand, finished on top of the league table after defeating Ashantigold 1-0 in an outstanding game at the Nana Gyabour Fosu Park in Bechem.

The game promises to be full of action and exciting as the Phobians have been an improved side under new coach Kosta Papic whilst Bechem United are unbeaten in the ongoing campaign.

Bechem United have recorded four wins and two draws (W4 D2) after six matches played in the season.

Hearts of Oak have recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats after match-day six ( W2 D2 L2).

The Phobians have been inconsistent in their home form recording just one win against Dreams FC on match-day five.

At home the stats indicates Hearts of Oak one win, one loss and one draw (W1 L1 D1).

On the other hand, Bechem United have a good record playing games away in the ongoing season.

They picked a 2-1 win over Inter Allies at the Accra Sports Stadium on match day five.

Bechem United away stats after six games (W1 D2).

Injuries and Suspensions

Hearts of Oak midfielder Emmanuel Nettey has been ruled out of the game due to injury and Nuru Sulley is also a major doubt for the clash despite returning to training this week.

Bechem United will also be missing Hafiz Konkoni, Charles Bosompem and captain Moro Salifu.

The game comes off on Saturday, 2nd January, 2021 at the Accra Sports Stadium.