2024/25 Ghana Premier League: Week 7 Match Preview – Dreams FC vs. Hearts of Oak

Dreams FC are set to host Hearts of Oak in a high-stakes match at the Tuba Astroturf as they search for their first win of the season.Coming off an impressive campaign last season, where they reached the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals, Dreams FC have found themselves in an unexpected slump, now facing the threat of relegation.Theyve struggled to fill the gaps left by key players who departed, and their new signings are yet to fully find their footing. Despite the challenges, coach Karim Zito remains optimistic and is determined to turn things around against Hearts of Oak.Hearts of Oak, meanwhile, have had a mixed bag of form. Currently sitting 9th in the standings, theyve shown glimpses of their best football this season, only to be held back by finishing woes.Though they’ve been creating chances, finding the back of the net consistently has been their biggest challenge. However, theyll be encouraged by their recent 2-1 victory over Young Apostles, extending their unbeaten run to four matches and setting the tone for a strong performance against Dreams FC.Dreams FC, unfortunately, are on a rough patch, having lost their last three consecutive matches against Aduana, Nations FC, and Bechem United. Defensive vulnerabilities have plagued the team, as they’ve conceded in each of their last four matches, adding pressure on the backline to tighten up. In total, Dreams have managed just six wins in their last 20 outings, with eight losses and six draws.Hearts of Oak, on the other hand, have shown a steadier performance with seven wins out of their last 20 matches, though they’ve faced setbacks with nine losses and four draws.Their overall dominance against Dreams FC also gives them an edge – having won six out of the last 13 encounters between the two sides, with Dreams only managing one win. The last season saw the teams draw twice, highlighting a competitive rivalry, especially when Dreams play at home.Despite their head-to-head history favouring Hearts, Dreams FC will be eager to break their winless streak and put on a show for their home fans.