A key match in Premier League as both teams are battling for the top positions. With Mekelle Kenema in 3rd position and Fasil Ketema placed 2nd, this promises to be an exciting meeting. Read on to find out more!
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Mekelle Kenema form and stats
Mekelle Kenema have been very solid at home in the Premier League so far, with 16 points collected from 6 matches (5-1-0). This has contributed greatly to their 3rd position in the table. After failing to beat Ethiopia Bunna here at Tigray Stadium, Mekelle Kenema has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with four wins in a row.
The fans are hoping that Mekelle Kenema will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-1 away loss in the Premier League game against Jimma Kenema (placed 13th). Previous to that game, a home match hosting Shire Endaselassie in a game that was won 1-0.
The Mekelle Kenema fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 9 goals in 6 league matches. Defensively Mekelle Kenema have been outstanding, conceding less than half a goal on average per home game in the league (3 in 6 games). For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Fasil Ketema form and stats
There's been little loot from Fasil Ketema's travels as they have only collected 4 points from 6 away games in the Premier League. Fasil Ketema, who have the the best goal difference (+11) in Premier League, only have 0 wins to counter their 2 defeats and 4 draws.
The supporters enjoyed Fasil Ketema's previous game versus Welwalo Adigrat Uni (placed 12th), a Premier League 1-0 win played at home. A 0-0 draw at Jimma Kenema's stadium before that.
The attacking power of Fasil Ketema when travelling is not overwhelming with 4 goals scored from 6 league matches away. 7 goals have been conceded by Fasil Ketema in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-2-head stats last four meetings: one - two - one (Mekelle Kenema wins - draws - Fasil Ketema wins). As for goals, zero matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), four had two or less.Mekelle Kenema missing players
Fasil Ketema missing players
| Mekelle Kenema | Fasil Ketema | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 7 | 5 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | 9 | 3 | Scored | S | 3 | 4 | 19 |
| 11 | 3 | 1 | Conceded | C | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 67% | 83% |
| 58% | 67% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 58% |
| 42% | 33% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 17% | 42% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 17% | 17% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 50% | 17% | 17% |
| 50% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 33% | 25% |
| 33% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 58% |
| 17% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| 4.7 | 5.4 | 7.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 5 | 4.2 |
| 2.5 | 1.6 | 1 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 46 | 43 | 21 | Total Shots | T S | 20 | 20 | 43 |
| 18 | 17 | 10 | Shots on Target | S O | 7 | 7 | 18 |
| 44% | 41% | 30% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 43% | 43% | 56% |
- Fasil Ketema has the the best goal difference (+11)
- Fasil Ketema have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Fasil Ketema have yet to win a game away.
- Mekelle Kenema have not yet lost a game at home.
- Mekelle Kenema have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Mekelle Kenema have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Fasil Ketema have scored away.
- Mekelle Kenema have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Mekelle Kenema have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Mekelle Kenema haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kedus Giorgis | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
| 2 | Fasil Ketema | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 22 |
| 3 | Mekelle Kenema | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | Shire Endaselassie | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 | Sebeta Kenema | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
| 6 | Wolkite Ketema | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 17 |
| 7 | Bahardar | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -2 | 17 |
| 8 | Awassa Kenema | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 16 |
| 9 | Sidama Bunna | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 15 |
| 10 | Adama Kenema | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 |
| 11 | Welayta Dicha | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | -1 | 15 |
| 13 | Jimma Kenema | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 15 |
| 14 | Ethiopia Bunna | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 15 | Dire Dawa Kenema | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -12 | 13 |
| 16 | Hadiya Hosaena | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 15 | -12 | 9 |