Ethiopia Nigd Bank vs Adama City Prediction: A must win matchup for the hosts

At the Dire Dawa International Stadium, Ethiopia Nigd Bank is set to host Adama City in the upcoming round 16 Ethiopia Premier League clash. With Ethiopia Nigd Bank eyeing the top spot in the standings with a potential win, Adama City enters this match on an unbeaten run. Let's delve into the details of this fixture and formulate a prediction.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank secured a 2-4 victory over Fasil Kenema in their recent league outing. This win proved crucial for Ethiopia Nigd Bank as it marked the end of a two-match losing streak suffered against St. George and Sidama Bunna. Their last five matches leading up to this fixture also included victories against Bahir Dar Kenema and Ethiopian Insurance. Throughout these five matches, Ethiopia Nigd Bank scored a total of 11 goals while conceding nine.

Adama City continued their unbeaten streak in their recent match against Ethiopian Insurance, securing a 2-2 draw and extending the run to six matches. During this unbeaten spell, Adama City achieved victories over Hawassa and Bahir Dar Kenema with scores of 3-2 and 1-2, respectively. However, they also played to draws against Sidama Bunna, Wolkite Ketema, and Fasil Kenema in the same period. Throughout these six matches, Adama City scored eight goals while conceding six. As they approach the upcoming game, Adama City occupies the sixth position in the league standings, amassing 23 points from 15 matches.

Both teams possess remarkable qualities, yet Ethiopia Nigd Bank stands out for their balanced performance this season. A victory in this match could propel them to the top of the standings. Despite Adama City's desire to maintain their unbeaten run, the history of high-scoring fixtures in their matches suggests a potentially high-scoring contest. The prediction leans towards Ethiopia Nigd Bank securing a home win in this encounter.