Skyy vs Samartex Prediction: Visitors expected to eke through

Skky and Samartex are set to face off in the upcoming round of the Ghana Cup competition. As they enter this match, their chances of winning appear to be evenly matched. Nevertheless, which team do you believe will advance to the next round?

Skyy is coming off a recent setback, facing a 2-0 defeat against Holy Stars, with goals from Alex Kofi Murphy and Stephen Kwamenda making the difference in that match. However, in the preceding fixture, Skyy emerged victorious against Elmina Sharks, Sefwi All Stars, Future Stars, and Ebusua, although they experienced a loss to New Edubiase.

As they approach the upcoming match, it's worth noting that Skyy has been consistent in finding the back of the net, having scored in five of their last seven matches, all contested in the Division One.

Samartex comes into this match with a commendable record, having secured victories in three of their last five encounters against Legon Cities FC, Asante Kotoko, and Real Tamale United. However, they experienced a setback in one match, suffering a defeat at the hands of Berekum Chelsea, and another match concluded in a draw against Great Olympics. In these five matches, Samartex netted a total of six goals while conceding two.

In their away games, Samartex has displayed a solid offensive performance, averaging 1.08 goals per match while maintaining a defensive record of conceding only 0.58 goals on average. Despite their success on the field, ball possession seems to be an area of improvement for Samartex, as they have maintained an average possession rate of 48.00% throughout the season

The away team boasts a formidable squad with high-caliber players capable of making a significant impact. On the other hand, I anticipate the home team to display strength and resilience, making a concerted effort to avoid defeat. Consequently, in what promises to be a closely contested match, my prediction leans towards a hard-fought victory for the Samartex side, positioning them well to advance to the next round of the competition.