Heart of Lions vs Real Tamale Prediction: Relegation threatened sides to make a statement

Heart of Lions will host Real Tamale United at Kpando Sports Stadium in this round 20 Ghana Premier League fixture. Both teams currently occupy the bottom spots of the standings with identical points tally (18). Detailed match previews and potential betting opportunities are provided below.

In their recent matches, Heart of Lions secured victories against Berekum Chelsea, Dreams, and Asante Kotoko, all of which were played at home. However, their previous weekend encounter against Accra Great Olympics resulted in a 2-0 loss on the road, and their Week 15 game ended in a draw with Medeama. Throughout these fixtures, Heart of Lions scored a total of six goals and conceded four. In the current league season, they have averaged 0.68 goals per match. Heart of Lions demonstrates proficiency in ball possession, maintaining an average possession of 50.23% this season.

Real Tamale United has encountered significant struggles in recent times, managing only one win in their last five games, which came against Medeama. However, they suffered defeats to Asante Kotoko, Accra Great Olympics, and Hearts of Oak in the other matches of that stretch. Their most recent game against Bofoakwa Tano ended in a 1-1 draw at home. Throughout these matches, Real Tamale United scored just two goals while conceding six. In away games, they averaged 0.95 goals scored and 1.68 goals conceded per match. Real Tamale United faces challenges in ball possession, with an overall average of 41.14% in this season.

This match is poised to be an open and competitive encounter for both teams, given their previous meetings and overall performances this season. Despite vulnerabilities in defense, both teams are expected to find the back of the net, considering their past encounters. However, the home team, Heart of Lions, appears to be in better form currently. With the support of their fans and the advantage of playing on their home turf, I anticipate Heart of Lions to secure a victory in this matchup.