Preview: Hearts of Oak vrs Bechem United; Samudeen returns

Samudeen Ibrahim is making a return from injury as Hearts of Oak take on Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The Phobians are tipped to extend their unbeaten run to nine if they manage a victory or draw.

Hearts will be playing at home for the second time this season after two successive away fixtures.

Eric Kumi is back from his suspension. Inusah Musa, Paul Acquah, Richard Yamoah and Kenneth Okoro aren't available due to injuries while Thomas Abbey is doubtful for this game.

Bechem United will test the "Sushi" tactics deployed by Japanese coach Kenichi Yatsuhashi.

The visitors could have defender Felix Kwakye could return to the squad for the Accra visit after two weeks out through injury.

New goalkeeper Osei Lawrence signed from BA United still waiting for his maiden appearance for Bechem United.

MATCH FACTS:

Head to Head

Total matches played = 6

Hearts of Oak wins = 3

Drawn games = 2

Bechem United wins = 1

*Hearts of Oak are unbeaten in their last eight Premier League games.

(W5 D3 L0)

*Bechem United have been beaten only once in their last six games in the league.

(W4 D1 L1)

*Accra Hearts of Oak have won all of their last three home league fixtures.

*Bechem United are without a win in sixteen Premier League outings.

(W0 D3 L3)

*Hearts of Oak have kept six clean sheets of their last seven matches in the league.

*Bechem United have scored only one goal in their last six away games in the league.

Their last away goal was 19th July 2015.

Great Olympics 2-1 Bechem United