Karela United welcome Samartex on Sunday, Jan 3 at 4:30 PM in a Premier League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Karela United come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Samartex, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Karela United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Samartex arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Karela United face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Samartex have won 5 of 9 encounters, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Karela United won 1–3.

Verdict: Samartex's quality should tell even on the road. Karela United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Samartex to win.