Possible nail-biting contest in Adama Kenema - Ethiopia Bunna game

This is a match between two teams close to each other, usually meaning increased motivation and importance.

Adama Kenema have less rest than Ethiopia Bunna in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Premier League game only four days ago. This match was also played here at Dire Dawa Stadium. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Ethiopia Bunna have had more rest.

Adama Kenema form and stats

Adama Kenema have played 5 Premier League games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 3-0-2 (wins-draws-losses). Two home wins in a row for Kenema bring valid hopes of a third.

Nothing to worry about in defence for Adama Kenema, as their goalkeeper has completely shut out the opponents for 341 minutes in the Premier League.

Kenema's previous game was also played at home, ending 2-0 versus Dire Dawa Kenema (placed 6th). The home side are looking to build on that result.

Before that, Adama Kenema played out a draw 0-0 when visiting Hadiya Hosaena.

This is expected to be a close game, with Adama Kenema perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Adama Kenema as a small favourite), we find 7 games. Adama Kenema has won 3 of these, drawn 2 and lost 2.

One fact: This club have finished 5 league games in a row with only one (or none) team finding the net.

The manager will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Ethiopian Medhin in only two days.

The Adama Kenema fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 5 league matches. Kenema have only conceded 4 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

Ethiopia Bunna form and stats

Playing away, Ethiopia Bunna have won 2 games, drawn 2 and suffered 1 defeat in the Premier League this season.

Ethiopia Bunna have been frustrated by their lack of goals lately, as they haven't scored in the league since they found the net 180 minutes ago. Tefera was the goal scorer.

Home advantage was not enough for Ethiopia Bunna in their previous game as they lost hosting Ethiopian Medhin, 0-1.

The game before that, was lost at home, a 0-1 defeat against Hadiya Hosaena.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Ethiopia playing away and similar expectations, we found 10 relevant matches. Results were 5 Ethiopia Bunna wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats.

Ethiopia Bunna has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches in the league this season, 8 goals from 5 games. 7 goals have been conceded by Ethiopia in these games. When Ethiopia Bunna is visiting a side on the bottom half, 2 of 2 matches have ended with three or more goals. These are matches against Legetafo Legedadi, Mebrat Hayl, Sidama Bunna, Arba Minch Kenema and Ethiopia Bunna.

Head 2 Head

Ethiopia Bunna have put together a streak of 4 consecutive games without losing (2-2-0) when playing Adama Kenema.

Adama Kenema missing players

Ethiopia Bunna missing players