It will be a tight battle at the Essipong sports stadium when Sekondi Hasaacas, with three straight defeats, attempt to bounce back against New Edubiase United.

Sekondi Hasaacas might be strengthened with the return of Kojo Poku from an injury that ruled him out of their match at Dreams FC last week.

Hasmal are determined to beat New Edubiase United in their fight to survive the relegation scare before the curtains draw for the first round.

Edubiase are having a fully fit squad to travel to the West after Musah Nuhu shrugged off an injury he picked against Berekum Chelsea last week to be fit for the match this Sunday.

Prince Owusu Agyemang is likely to get his third start after netting his first of season against Berekum Chelsea.

He played his first league match this season against Asante Kotoko a fortnight ago in Kumasi.

MATCH FACTS

Head to Head

Total games played = 6

Sekondi Hasaacas wins = 1

Drawn matches = 1

New Edubiase Utd wins = 4

*Sekondi Hasaacas are without even a draw in their last three matches in the premiership.

(W0 D0 L3)

*New Edubiase United have won just two of their last eight premier league matches.

(W2 D3 L3)

*Sekondi Hasaacas have lost only once in their five home games in the Ghana Premier League this season.

(W3 D1 L1)

*New Edubiase United have managed just one of their last eleven premier league matches.

(W1 D4 L6)

*Sekondi Hasaacas have recorded just one win in their last four fixtures against New Edubiase Utd.

(W1 D1 L2)

*New Edubiase United have lost on only one occasion in their trips to Sekondi Hasaacas in the premiership.

(P3 W1 D1 L1)

*Sekondi Hasaacas have conceded in each of their last six home premier league matches.

*New Edubiase United have managed to keep just a clean sheet all their away fixtures in the league this campaign.