2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 20 Match Preview – Asante Kotoko vs Basake Holy Stars

Asante Kotoko return to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Sunday under mounting pressure to end a three-game winless run when they host Basake Holy Stars in the Ghana Premier League.

Despite sitting third on the table with 32 points from 19 matches, Kotoko’s recent form has raised concerns. Abdul Karim Zito’s side have failed to score in their last two outings, drawing against Bibiani Gold Stars and Berekum Chelsea. However, their overall campaign remains solid, with the Porcupine Warriors boasting the league’s second-best attack and an impressive defensive record, having conceded just 11 goals all season.

Kotoko will take confidence from their home form. They remain unbeaten at Baba Yara this season and have kept clean sheets in their last three home matches, offering a strong platform as they look to rediscover their cutting edge.

Holy Stars arrive in Kumasi on the back of a morale-boosting home win over Bechem United. Currently 12th with 23 points, the newcomers have shown flashes of promise but continue to struggle on their travels. They are yet to record an away win this season and have scored just three goals on the road, while conceding in each of their last three matches.

The two sides met two months ago, with Holy Stars claiming a 2-1 victory. Overall, recent head-to-head meetings offer little to separate them, with one win apiece and one draw since October 2024. Kotoko will be keen to use home advantage to tip the balance as they push to stay in the title race.