Kotoko to test Bechem United's home form

The unbeaten home run of Bechem United will come under test as they take on Kumasi

Both teams are entering into this game against the backdrop that they advanced to the last 8 of the MTN FA Cup over the weekend. While Koto survived the scare of 2 division side storm academy to win on penalties, Bechem United edged Real Tamale United 0-1 at their own backyard.

Team news and match facts

Bechem United

Bechem United are one of the clubs without a home defeat this season (W4, D1)

The only side that managed a point at the Bechem Park were bottom club Ebusua Dwarfs.

They have conceded just a goal at home in the league thus far.

Bechem United are entering into this game after securing a goalless draw against Ashanti Gold on match day 11 at Obuasi.

Portuguese coach Manuel Coelho Zacarias has tasted no defeat in all competitions since he took over

Asante Kotoko

The Porcupine Warriors have won their last two away league games in the league. They defeated Dreams FC and league leaders, Accra Hearts of Oak by a goal each on match day 8 and match day 10 respectively.

Caretaker coach Michael Osei has been able to turns things around for Asante Kotoko, having won 4 of the 5 games he has supervised, after taking over from Coach David Duncan.

Dauda Mohammed has rediscovered his goal scoring form, having scored 4 goals in his last 5 league games for Kotoko. He scored a brace on match day 11 to propel the Fabulous boys to a 3-0 victory over Ebusua Dwarfs.

The skipper of the side Amos Frimpong will return to the team, after missing their 3-0 win against Dwarfs on Sunday because he was part of the Local Black Stars team that lost 0-3 to the Olympics team of Japan last week.

Head to head

Asante Kotoko have lost 1 of their 6 meetings against Bechem United in the league (W5, DO)

The only win for Bechem United came in the first round of the 2013-14 Ghana Premier League at Bechem.

Kotoko have won their last three games against the Bechem lads

Last season David Duncan guided Kotoko to wallop Bechem United 3-1 in his first game in charge of the Porcupine Warriors on match day 11.

Bechem United have hosted Kotoko at Bechem twice, having won 1 and lost 1. However, they have hosted Kotoko three times in the league, but they played their first home game against the 23 times league champion in Kumasi which Kotoko won.