Asante Kotoko vs Samartex Prediction: The visitors will at least get a goal here

On Sunday, Asante Kotoko will face off against a Samartex at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. The Porcupine Warriors are struggling again, with seven games without a breakthrough, as the visitors head here with the hope of carting away their share of the three free points in this encounter. 

Last five games: LLDLL

It’s pretty unfortunate to have seen a top team like Asante Kotoko struggle in the league they’ve dominated over the years. The Porcupine Warriors dropped to 11th place on the log after seven games without a breakthrough. Asante Kotoko suffered another defeat against Dreams FC on the road as they failed to find the back of the net. 

Who could have predicted such a terrible run for a side who were once unbeaten in eight games. Prosper Ogun's days are numbered as the coach of Asante Kotoko, as the former league champions might struggle to remain in the league this season. Asante Kotoko have won five, drawn three, and lost four at home this season. 

Last five games: DWWDW

What a season the Samartex are having, as they have now gone six games without losing. They occupy the top spot and play in an unbelievable manner. Nurudeen Amadu has done a fantastic job for a side that got promoted in 2022. The visitors have been consistent since the season began, as they are yet to lose in six games. More recently, they defeated a stubborn Berekum Chelsea on their ground. Samartex, who survived relegation by just four points in the previous season, have won three times on the road this season. 

Asante Kotoko were one of the two sides who secured the maximum points against Samartex at home last season, as they won both legs with a correct score of (2-1). However, Samartex won the reverse leg against Asante Kotoko this season. 

Things have not been going in the right direction for the hosts, who have now failed to win any of their last seven games in the league. Since 2012, Asante Kotoko have never lost three games in a row in the league, but look at their new record now. 

On the other hand, Samartex are the greatest surprise this season and are five points clear at the top of the log. Baba Musa and Evans Wusu have a whooping nineteen goals between them this season for Samartex, and we doubt the hosts' defense will be able to shut them out. To be fair, Asante Kotoko look like they’ll win here, but we are confident they’ll not be able to keep a clean sheet; bet on BTTS for 2.04.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime draw for 1.93.

This encounter might end in favor of the hosts but we expect more goals after the break for 2.17.

Good luck!