2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Week 22 Match Preview - Young Apostles vs Berekum Chelsea
16/04/2025 10:03
[caption id="attachment_1197715" align="alignnone" width="1800"] Young Apostles[/caption]Young Apostles will aim to rediscover winning form when they host Berekum Chelsea in a midweek Premier League fixture at the Wenchi Sports Stadium. Still reeling from their defeat to Bibiani Gold Stars last Sunday, the Apostles have now gone five matches without a win. However, their defensive stability at home remains a positive, with six consecutive clean sheets recorded on their turf.Their opponents, Berekum Chelsea, arrive with confidence after a crucial 1-0 win over Hearts of Lions. That result added to their mixed run of form in recent weeks, especially away from home where theyve conceded in each of their last six matches. The visitors edged the reverse fixture between the two sides last October by a lone goal and will be looking to complete the double.This campaign, Young Apostles have registered 7 wins, 9 draws, and 10 losses from 26 matches. Theyve scored just 16 goalsan average of 0.62 per matchbut conceded 24. Berekum Chelsea, meanwhile, have collected 9 wins, 8 draws, and 9 defeats from the same number of matches. Their 25 goals scored and 23 conceded give them a slight edge statistically.In their last 20 outings, both teams have picked up six wins each. Berekum Chelsea will hope their experience and attacking edge prove decisive, while Young Apostles will count on home form and defensive solidity to return to winning ways.A tight contest is expected, with both teams battling for a top-half finish as the season nears its climax.
