Karela United will aim to continue their impressive home record when they host Hearts of Oak in Tamale on Sunday.
The Pride and Passion have remained unbeaten at the Aliu Mahama Stadium this season, claiming four wins and two draws. Their attacking play has been encouraging, but concerns persist over defensive discipline, with 14 goals conceded so far.
Hearts of Oak arrive seeking a response after their shock midweek exit from the MTN FA Cup at the hands of third-tier side True Life FC, a result that triggered frustration among supporters and increased scrutiny on head coach Didi Dramani. The Premier League now stands as their only remaining opportunity for silverware this season.
Despite the cup setback, Hearts of Oak’s away form remains a bright spot. The Phobians are unbeaten on the road in the league and hold the best defensive record in the competition, having conceded only four goals in 12 matches. Their current run of six away matches without defeat underlines their resilience when playing away from Accra.
The recent head-to-head history between the sides is tightly contested. Since November 2022, they have met six times. Hearts have two wins, Karela one, with three draws. Their most recent clash finished goalless on April 20, 2025. In those matches, both sides have scored five goals each. However, in Tamale, Karela have held a slight edge with two wins and two draws from five encounters.
After 12 matches, Karela United sit 8th with 17 points, while Hearts of Oak occupy 6th with 21 points. With both clubs eager to strengthen their positions in the top half, a competitive battle is anticipated in Tamale.
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