Two of the Premier League’s top three sides open the weekend’s fixtures with blockbuster, as second-placed Aduana FC travel to the Kpando Sports Stadium to face Heart of Lions on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Heart of Lions slipped to third place with 23 points following a 2–1 defeat to Nations FC last weekend, despite taking an early lead. The loss was only their second of the campaign. In their last five matches, the Kpando side have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat, scoring an impressive 17 goals so far—the second-highest tally in the league—and conceding just nine across 13 matches.

At home, Heart of Lions have been nearly unstoppable. They are unbeaten in all six home games (W5, D1), scoring eight goals and standing alone as the only team yet to concede at home this season. Bashir Hayford’s men will look to maintain their fortress-like record as they push for a return to the league summit.

Aduana FC sit second with 24 points but have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, dropping points in four of their last five outings. Their most recent result—a goalless draw at Dormaa against an improving Basake Holy Stars—adds to a run of one win, three draws, and one defeat in that period. The Fire Club have scored 13 goals and conceded seven, ranking joint second-best defensively in the league.

On the road, Aduana are the fourth-best away performers, with two wins, one draw, and three losses, having scored and conceded four goals apiece in those matches. The two-time champions will be determined to claim a vital away victory to keep pace in the title race.

Head-to-Head:
Since 2023, Heart of Lions have hosted Aduana FC twice in the Premier League, with each side winning once—a balance that sets up Friday’s clash as a finely poised showdown with significant implications for the top three.