League Report of Saturday, 23 April 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Preview: Asante Kotoko vrs New Edubiase

Team Asante Kotoko Team Asante Kotoko

Rejuvenated Asante Kotoko SC can extend their winning streak to four in all competitions by beating woeful regional rivals New Edubiase United on Saturday night at home.

The Porcupine Warriors defied all odds to shock newbies Dreams FC at their own backyard in midweek.

Dauda Mohammed's first minute strike was enough for Asante Kotoko to clinch victory.

Asante Kotoko SC have all players fully fit ahead Saturday's regional derby with the exception of Jackson Owusu who has been ruled out of the season with a broken leg.

Edubiase United's struggle in the new season continued when they succumbed to a 2-1 loss to Ashanti Gold SC on Wednesday despite taking the lead.

Versatile player James Boadu looks very doubtful for the Adansi based side trip to Kumasi on Saturday.

A lose or draw could see New Edubiase United lie bottom for the second week running.

MATCH FACTS

Head to Head

Total matches played = 12

Asante Kotoko wins = 3

Drawn matches = 6

New Edubiase United wins = 3

*Asante Kotoko are unbeaten in their last eight premiership matches at home.

They have won two and drew two this season.

(W6 D2 L0)

*New Edubiase United are winless in their last ten away matches in the premier league.

(W0 D4 L6)

*Asante Kotoko have recorded three wins out their eight league games this season.

They have won all of their last two.

(W3 D2 L3)

*New Edubiase United are without a win in their last six premier league matches.

(W0 D3 L3)

*Asante Kotoko have won only one of their last five home fixtures in the league against New Edubiase United.

(W1 D2 L2)

*New Edubiase United have managed just one victory against Asante Kotoko in their last seven meetings.

(W1 D4 L2)

*Asante Kotoko have kept only two clean sheets at home in the league this season after four matches.

*New Edubiase United have scored only one goal in their last five away matches in the premiership.

*Striker Dauda Mohammed has scored in back to back league matches for Asante Kotoko