2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Medeama vs Berekum Chelsea - Preview, Team News, Lineups, Kickoff, Pre

Medeama SC will finish their 2024/25 Ghana Premier League season at home. They face Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, June 8, at Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium.

Medeama aims to end the season positively in front of fans. Meanwhile, Berekum Chelsea hopes to avoid a fifth consecutive defeat.

Match Preview

Medeama SC is currently 7th in the league with 50 points. Their recent form includes three wins and two losses in five matches. They have struggled away but excelled at home.

The team is the second-best home side this season. They have won their last five home games, scoring 15 goals and conceding only two. Head coach Ibrahim Tanko wants to continue this strong performance on Sunday.

Berekum Chelsea is having a tough end to their campaign. They have lost 14 league matches, the fourth-most in the division. Currently, they sit 12th with 41 points after four losses in their last five games.

Chelsea has scored 33 goals but conceded 34 this season. Under coach Samuel Boadu, they have only two wins from 16 away games (W2, D3, L11). A good result in Tarkwa would boost their confidence for the off-season.

Historically, Medeama and Berekum Chelsea have met four times in Tarkwa since the 2020/21 season. Medeama has won twice, drawn once, and lost once against Chelsea there. Last season, Chelsea achieved a rare win with a score of 1-0.

Team News

Medeama will likely keep their strong core squad for this match. Key players include Kelvin Andoh and Prince Opoku Agyemang in attack. Goalkeeper Felix Kyei and defender Sulemana provide stability at the back.

Berekum Chelsea will depend on captain Fuseini and young talent Kwesi Badori for inspiration. Former Kotoko midfielder Hubert Gyau is also crucial for them. Coach Boadu is expected to stick with his preferred lineup despite recent struggles.

Predicted Lineups

*Medeama SC XI:* Kyei (GK); Abdulai, Nkrumah, Mubarik, Sulemana; Owusu, Mantey, Prosper; Kingsley, Kelvin, Prince

*Berekum Chelsea XI:* Sekyere (GK); Fuseini (C), Adjei, Afriyie, Amankona; Anane, Attuquaye; Badori, Gyau, Mensah; Seidu

Kickoff

Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 15:00 GMT (3:00 PM)
Venue: Tarkwa and Aboso Stadium

Prediction

Medeama's strong home record makes them favorites against struggling Chelsea. Expect Medeama to control possession and exploit defensive mistakes.

Prediction: Medeama SC 2-0 Berekum Chelsea