Ethiopia vs Lesotho Prediction: A stalemate could settle things here

At the Addis Ababa Stadium, Ethiopia is set to host Lesotho in an international friendly match, marking the second consecutive encounter between the two teams. Who will emerge victorious this time, following Lesotho's win in their initial meeting?

Ethiopia faced defeat in the initial encounter between these teams. During that match, Ethiopia trailed 2-0 at halftime, and it was only Tafesse Solomon's goal in the 48th minute that reduced their deficit in a match that concluded 2-1. However, as they approach this upcoming game, Ethiopia has failed to secure a victory in their last four matches. In addition to the loss against Lesotho, Ethiopia also suffered defeats against Burkina Faso and Egypt. Furthermore, they played to a goalless draw against Sierra Leone in another encounter.

Lesotho will undoubtedly be pleased with their performance in the first meeting against Ethiopia. In that match, the visiting team secured a 2-1 victory, with goals from Jane Thaba Ntso and Sekhoane Moerane putting Lesotho in the lead before Ethiopia managed to score one back. Examining Lesotho's recent matches, they have suffered only one defeat, which occurred in a 2-0 loss to Mozambique on the road. However, Lesotho managed to secure draws against Nigeria, Benin, and South Africa in other encounters.

This upcoming match is anticipated to be a more closely contested encounter compared to their previous meeting last week. However, considering the home advantage, I don't foresee Ethiopia suffering consecutive losses against the same Lesotho side. On the other hand, with Lesotho arriving in Addis Ababa with high spirits and confidence, aiming not to leave empty-handed, I believe a 1-1 draw could be a result that satisfies both teams in this match.