Ethiopia Bunna vs Sidama Bunna Prediction: A win for the hosts is certain

At the Addis Ababa Stadium, Ethiopia Bunna is set to host Sidama Bunna in the upcoming round 16 Ethiopia Premier League fixture. Let's analyze this matchup and formulate a prediction.

Ethiopia Bunna recently played to a goalless draw in their league match against Hambericho Durame. Despite the draw in that game, Ethiopia Bunna continues their unbeaten streak, now spanning eight matches. During this impressive run, they secured victories in five matches, defeating notable opponents like St. George, Hawassa, Wolkite Ketema, Ethiopian Insurance, and Defence Force. They also had three matches that ended in draws against Hadiya Hossana and Shashemene Kenema. As they enter their next fixture, Ethiopia Bunna holds the 4th position in the league standings with 26 points earned from 15 matches.

Sidama Bunna is coming off a 1-0 league loss to St. George in their recent league fixture. In that game, Sidama Bunna managed to hold their ground until the 53rd minute when they conceded a goal by Amanuel Terfa for St. George. Looking at Sidama Bunna's performance in their last five matches, they secured victories against Bahir Dar Kenema and Ethiopia Nigd Bank, while suffering defeats to Defence Force and Hambericho Durame in the other two matches. Despite these mixed results, Sidama Bunna currently occupies the 12th position in the league standings, having amassed 18 points from 15 matches. They have scored 14 goals and conceded 14 in the same period.

The hosts have been exceptional, and it seems unlikely that they will be halted on their home turf. Considering the outcomes of their previous meetings, Sidama Bunna may face significant challenges on the road in this matchup. Consequently, in what is anticipated to be a defensively oriented contest, Ethiopia Bunna is expected to emerge victorious at the end of the full time.