Ethiopia Nigd Bank vs Sidama Bunna Prediction: League leaders expected to take all three points

Ethiopia Nigd Bank and Sidama Bunna will square it off at Dire Dawa International Stadium in this round 22 Ethiopia Premier League. Hosts are favored to win, while visitors are underdogs. Let’s preview this game and make a pick.

Ethiopia Nigd Bank came from behind last time to defeat Hawassa in their previous league game. In that encounter, Ethiopia Nigd Bank got their goals from Kitika Jim and Simon Peter in a match that ended 2-1, as Ali Sulieman was the one who had put Hawassa ahead. In the meantime, Ethiopia Nigd Bank won two matches in a row, the first against Hambericho Durame. Off to this game, Ethiopia Nigd Bank remain top of the league standings with 43 points from 21 games, three above rivals, Defence Force.

Sidama Bunna are off a win over Hadiya Hossana, a game that ended 1-2. In that encounter, Sidama Bunna saw themselves come from behind to win that game. Bulcha Shura’s 38th-minute strike canceled Samuel Sheferaw’s lead for Hadiya Hossana before a second-half goal from Michael Kporvi gave them all three points. In the meantime, the visiting team now enter this game unbeaten in their last five games, winning two and drawing three.

The hosts need a win here as they continue their league win chase. On the other hand, Sidama Bunna are in good form as they have not lost any recent game. However, at home, Ethiopia Nigd Bank will have the advantage and a win for them is expected here in a match where both teams should find the back of the net.