2025/26 Ghana Premier League: Week 9 Match Preview - Young Apostles vs Karela United

Young Apostles and Karela United will both be looking to end their losing runs when they meet at the Wenchi Stadium on Sunday.Both sides head into the encounter on the back of consecutive defeats. Young Apostles have lost to Swedru All Blacks and Asante Kotoko, while Karela suffered setbacks against FC Port City and Swedru All Blacks.Young Apostles have managed just two wins in their opening seven league matches, losing the other five. They have scored five goals and conceded 13, leaving them with plenty of work to do as they seek to turn their season around.Karela have recorded three wins and four defeats in their eight matches, scoring seven goals and conceding nine. Their defensive struggles on the road will also be a concern, having conceded in each of their last five away matches.The two sides last met on May 3, 2026, when Karela claimed a 2-1 victory. However, their last four meetings have been evenly contested, with both teams recording two wins each.Young Apostles will hope to make home advantage count, while Karela will be eager to bounce back and return to winning ways.