2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Week 34 Match Preview - Hearts of Oak vs Samartex

Hearts of Oak will aim to end the season strongly. They host FC Samartex 1996 at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.

The Phobians are in good form. They recently won 2-0 against relegated Legon Cities. This victory extended their unbeaten streak to five matches (W4, D1). They now have 55 points, just two away from a top-four finish. Hearts have scored 31 goals and conceded only 18, giving them the second-best defense in the league.

Under head coach Aboubakar Ouattara, they have been solid at home. Hearts are unbeaten in their last four matches at the Accra Sports Stadium (W2, D2). They also achieved three clean sheets during this stretch. Sunday's match is a chance for a strong performance in front of fans.

Samartex, the reigning champions, will lose their title this weekend. They struggled to defend their crown this season. A recent 2-1 win over Aduana FC moved them to sixth place with 51 points. They have scored 33 goals and conceded 24.

Christopher Ennin’s team has lost two consecutive away matches. These losses were against Heart of Lions and Nations FC. Despite this, they remain one of the better traveling teams in the league.

Since their promotion in the 2022/23 season, Samartex has not lost in Accra. They held Hearts to goalless draws during both visits so far. However, with their title defense over, Hearts will look to break that streak and secure a top-four spot.