Karela United vs Asante Kotoko Prediction: The visitors will strike first here

Karela United will lock horns with champions Asante Kotoko at CAM Park on Thursday. Asante Kotoko head here after humiliating their opponent (5-1) at home, while the home side have been struggling in the last few games and will be desperate to return to winning ways.

Karela United (16th)

Last five games: DDLWL

The home side have picked up five points from a possible fifteen over the previous five matches. Karela United have just a win in nine games and are five points away from relegation. Recently, they lost on the road as Accra Great Olympics beat them. A lone goal from Prince Kwadwo before the break was enough for the home side to secure all the points.

Karela United have lost six, won four and drawn four in their last fourteen games.

Karela United United have won four, drawn twice and lost once at home this season.

Asante Kotoko (2nd)

Last five games: DDDDW

The Porcupine Warriors won for the first time in five games as they thrashed Kotoku Royals (5-1) at home. Asante Kotoko were totally in control and got their first goal 11 minutes into the game. Steven scored the second goal before the visitors pulled one back, as halftime finished in (a 2-1) win for Asante. The second half kicked off, and Asante Kotoko scored three more goals without a response from the visitors.

The Ghanaian giants have been below par this campaign, having won seven, drawn six, and recorded two defeats in the last fourteen matches.

The Porcupine Warriors have made some great signings this season, and we expect them to retain the title even though they have been playing poorly lately.

Asante Kotoko have won three and drawn three at home this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Asante Kotoko have won four, while Karela have managed just a victory and two draws over the last seven meetings. Asante Kotoko will attack the home side and try to put pressure on them; bet on the away side to score first for 1.74.

Despite their position on the log, Karela United have lost just once at home this season. Asante Kotoko head here in high spirit after scoring five goals in their last game, and a win here would see them reclaim the top spot. Bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.20.

Asante Kotoko's win for 1.98 might be worth the risk for 1.98.

Good luck!