Ghana Premier League Preview: Bechem Utd vs Aduana Stars - Fire Club to renew regional rivalry at Bechem

Bechem United are expected to make incursions in the second round of the Ghana Premier League after stunning Asante Kotoko in the MTN FA Cup with a spirited performance last weekend.

They have made it to the semi-finals of the MTN FA Cup for the first time in the club's history. The Hunters face Aduana Stars on Sunday at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour park

Young goalie Prince Asempah is expected to keep his place in the team for Sunday's game. Alfred Nelson and Hans Kwoffie are also in line to make their league debuts.

They starred in the cup triumph against Asante Kotoko a week ago.

However, Aduana Stars beating Bechem United on Sunday will keep their title aspirations alive. They finished second on the league ladder in the first half of the season.

Goalkeeper Celestine Dampten has still not recovered from his knee injury that has kept him out for close to three months.

Yahaya Mohammed will lead Aduana Stars' attack despite being linked with a move to Mexican club Murcielagos.

Nathaniel Asamoah and Kenneth Owusu were signed in the second transfer period to strengthen their team ahead of the second round.

MATCH FACTS
Total matches played = 7
Bechem United wins = 2
Drawn matches = 2
Aduana Stars wins = 3
*Bechem United are winless in their last five premier league matches.

(W0 D2 L3)
*Aduana Stars have lost only one of their last eight fixtures in the Ghana Premier League.

(W6 D1 L1)
*Bechem United have been beaten just once in their last sixteen premiership matches at home.

(W12 D3 L1)
*Aduana Stars have won only two of their last nine away matches in the league.

All two wins have come in their last three.
(W2 D1 L16)
*Bechem United have conceded three goals in their seven premier league games at home this term.

They have kept four clean sheets in the process.
*Aduana Stars have conceded in eight of their last nine matches in the premiership at away.

*Bechem United have lost just two of their five matches against Aduana Stars in the premier league.

(W2 D1 L2)
*Aduana Stars are winless in their three travels to Bechem United in the premier league.

(W1 D2 L0)