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Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema prediction & analysis

67%
Footrivo pick

Under 2.5 goals

Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.40 · Won ✓

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Value bet: Mekelakeya to win @ 3.00 – our chance 36% vs 33% implied by the price (edge +9%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗

Quick tips for this match

ResultAwassa Kenema to win ✗38% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✗74% · @1.30
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓59% · fair 1.68
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓67% · @1.40
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14% · fair 7.30

Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema preview and prediction

The match

Awassa Kenema travel to face Mekelakeya in the Premier League on Sunday 19 April (16:00 WAT). Mekelakeya are 2nd with 10 points from 5 games (in the top four), while Awassa Kenema sit 11th on 5 points (in the bottom half).

Form guide

Mekelakeya's last 5: WWDDD Most recently they beat Dire Dawa Kenema 2–1 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Awassa Kenema's last 5: DLDWD Most recently they drew with Suhul Shire 0–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.

Mekelakeya arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.0 goals: 1.0 for Mekelakeya and 1.0 for Awassa Kenema. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 67% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 67% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Mekelakeya 0–1 Awassa Kenema. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Mekelakeya36%fair 2.75 · @3.00
Draw26%fair 3.91 · @2.90
Awassa Kenema38%fair 2.63 · @2.30
2.01Expected goals
0.99Mekelakeya xG
1.02Awassa Kenema xG
41%Both score
33%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

0–114%
1–114%
0–013%
1–013%
0–27%
1–27%

From our goals model: Mekelakeya 1.0 – 1.0 Awassa Kenema expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultAwassa Kenema to win ✗38%2.632.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✗74%1.341.30
Both teams to scoreNot both teams to score ✓59%1.68–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗60%1.68–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓67%1.501.40
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓86%1.17–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓50%2.01–
Half-time / full-timeHT Draw / FT Draw ✓22%4.60–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗14%7.30–

Form

Mekelakeya – last 6

WWDDDW
15 Apr@ Dire Dawa Kenema2–1W
10 Apr@ Sidama Bunna3–1W
3 Aprvs Suhul Shire1–1D
13 Mar@ Fasil Ketema0–0D
8 Marvs Welwalo Adigrat Uni0–0D
3 Mar@ Ethiopia Nigd Bank2–0W
1.3Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Awassa Kenema – last 6

DLDWDD
15 Aprvs Suhul Shire0–0D
9 Apr@ Fasil Ketema0–1L
5 Aprvs Welwalo Adigrat Uni2–2D
10 Marvs Mekelle Kenema1–0W
4 Mar@ Welayta Dicha1–1D
22 Febvs Dire Dawa Kenema1–1D
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Mekelakeya and Awassa Kenema.

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Premier League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Negelle Arsi5320+511
2Mekelakeya5311+310
3Welayta Dicha5221+68
4Ethiopia Nigd Bank522108
5Halaba Ketema5221-48
6Ethiopian Medhin4211+27
7Bahardar4211+27
8Mebrat Hayl521207
9Kedus Giorgis513106
10Adama Kenema513106
11Awassa Kenema412105
12Sheger Ketema5122-15
13Hadiya Hosaena4112-14
14Ethiopia Bunna5113-44
15Fasil Ketema4031-13
16Sidama Bunna2011-11
17Welwalo Adigrat Uni2011-21
18Gamo Chencha4013-41

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema?

Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.

Who will win Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema?

On our numbers Mekelakeya have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Awassa Kenema 38%.

How many goals will there be in Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 33% likely and both teams score 41% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema?

Our predicted score is Mekelakeya 0–1 Awassa Kenema, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.

When is Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema?

Mekelakeya vs Awassa Kenema (Premier League) kicks off on Sunday 19 April 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.