Mekelle Kenema perform at a high level so far being 1st in the table. Jimma Kenema can look both up and down from their 10th position.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Mekelle Kenema form and stats
Mekelle Kenema have been very solid at home so far, with 22 points collected from 8 matches. This has contributed greatly to their 1st position in the league table. Mekelle Kenema has a nice streak going on as they have played twelve consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Adama Kenema defeat. Ever since the Kedus Giorgis game Mekelle Kenema has been unbeatable here producing six straight wins.Happy days for Mekelle Kenema in their previous game, a Premier League match away at Dedebit (placed 16th) that ended with a 4-1 victory. Ahead of that match, Mekelle Kenema won a home game hosting Jimma Kenema (2-1).
Some members of the home team might already be thinking of their next match, the Premier League game versus Jimma Kenema in only zero days. This game is also played here .
The Mekelle Kenema fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 matches. As for guarding their own goal, Mekelle Kenema have only let in 4 goals at home. From these home matches, Mekelle Kenema have conceded only 4 goals.
Jimma Kenema form and stats
Jimma Kenema has only collected 8 points from their away games after 2-2-4 (8 played). Jimma Kenema has lost their two previous away games and are eager to kill a negative trend in its infancy.There were no winners in Jimma Kenema's previous match, a Premier League home game that ended 0-0 vs Adama Kenema (placed 6th). A 1-2 defeat away at Mekelle Kenema before that.
The schedule is very tough for Jimma Kenema now as they have to travel again shortly after this match. A Premier League game at Mekelle Kenema is waiting in only zero days.
The attacking power of Jimma Kenema when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored in 8 matches. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Jimma Kenema have conceded 13 goals on the road.
Head 2 Head
Mekelle Kenema - Jimma Kenema 2-1 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Numbers for the last three meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Mekelle Kenema, 0 draws and 1 win for Jimma Kenema.Mekelle Kenema missing players
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| Mekelle Kenema | Jimma Kenema | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 16 | 8 | Played | 8 | 16 |
| 88% | 88% | Over 0.5 | 62% | 69% |
| 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | 38% | 50% |
| 44% | 38% | Over 2.5 | 12% | 25% |
| 25% | 25% | Over 3.5 | 12% | 19% |
| 12% | 12% | Over 4.5 | 12% | 12% |
| 44% | 38% | Both teams to score | 25% | 31% |
| 50% | 62% | Clean Sheet | 75% | 62% |
| 19% | 12% | Failed To Score | 38% | 38% |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Mekelle Kenema | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 38 |
| 2 | Sidama Bunna | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | Fasil Ketema | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 28 |
| 4 | Kedus Giorgis | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 26 |
| 5 | Bahardar | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 25 |
| 6 | Awassa Kenema | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| 7 | Adama Kenema | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 23 |
| 8 | Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 23 |
| 9 | Ethiopia Bunna | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| 10 | Jimma Kenema | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -3 | 22 |
| 11 | Dire Dawa Kenema | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -2 | 18 |
| 12 | Mekelakeya | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -8 | 17 |
| 13 | Welayta Dicha | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 16 |
| 14 | Shire Endaselassie | 16 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 19 | -15 | 12 |
| 15 | Debub Police | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | -4 | 11 |
| 16 | Dedebit | 16 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 4 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 15 | -24 | 4 |
