Ethiopia Bunna vs Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. Prediction: Can the home team end their poor run?

The Ethiopia Premier League game between Ethiopia Bunna and Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. will take place at Addis Ababa Stadium. Off to this game, the last meeting between these sides ended in a 1-1 draw way back in 2019. How will this encounter unfold?

Ethiopia Bunna ended on the losing end the previous time in the league, an encounter that ended 2-0. In that game, Ethiopia Bunna conceded in each half, with Abebayehu Achiso and Habtamu Taddese’s strike being enough to seal maximum points for their opponent. In the meantime, Ethiopia Bunna have lost their last two games, the first against Welayta Dicha. While they opened their season with a win over Hawassa and a draw with Ethio Electric, Ethiopia Bunna sit 16th in the standings, scoring four goals and conceding five.  

Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C.'s last league game was against Dire Dawa, and they secured a hard-fought victory. In that game, Yared Birhanu scored twice for this side, while Ashenafi Haftu also found the back of the net. In the meantime, the visiting team has had an unbeaten run of four matches since their opening-day loss to Hadiya Hossana. This season, the visiting team has accumulated 8 points from a possible 15, leaving them seated 4th in the league’s standings. 

I will take a chance on Ethiopia Bunna despite their recent struggles. While Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. have been very decent in their last matches, it is worth knowing they could also be a tough side to beat. While Ethiopia Bunna are at home, I expect them to be at their best, show character, and secure a win, a game that ended 1-0.