Asante Kotoko vs Hearts of Oak Prediction: The home side will return to winning ways

The Porcupine Warriors will clash with their arch-rival at the Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. Not the sort of derby we expect, as both teams have been struggling in recent games. The Ghanaian champions continued their disastrous performance in the continental tournament after being knocked out by the Burundi giant in the CAF Championships qualifier. While the visitors, on the other hand, are yet to win a game in two tries this season.

The Porcupine Warriors are the most successful team in Ghana Premier League, with 24 titles. Just recently, they were named among the best six teams in Africa. The Ghanaian giants head into this game after winning the Ghanaian club title with sixty-seven points, eleven points above second place Medeama United.

RC de Kadiogo knocked out Asante Kotoko at home in the continental qualifying round. Despite having the advantage over their counterpart, the Ghanaian lost focus as the visitors dragged the game into extra time before knocking them off on penalties.

The Porcupine Warriors have made some great signings this season, and we are so particular they would retain the title regardless.

The Phobia Boys didn’t live up to expectations last season when they finished in 6th place. A year before last, they were crowned the champions and went ahead selling their star men.

Hearts of Oak have started poorly again this season, with a win and a draw in the last two games. More recently, they came back from a goal down to secure a win at home against Accra Great Olympic. Yiadom's goal in the 88th minute saved the day as they picked up their first point in the premier league.

The visitors have made some decent signings; however, they still look poor and might finish less compared to last season.

The last twenty meetings have ended in nine wins and seven draws for Asante Kotoko, while Hearts of Oak have won four times.

We expect goals at both ends in the encounter; bet on BTTS for 2.35.

Both teams have been uninspiring in the past few games; however, expect this game to be entertaining. Asante Kotoko will be hopeful of getting back to winning ways after a disappointing outing. They are playing in front of their home fans, and we expect them to secure all the points here for 2.07.

A halftime draw might surface here for 1.94.

Good luck!