Hambericho Durame vs Shashemene Kenema Prediction: Bottom table contest will be fierce

Hambericho Durame and Shashemene Kenema are set to face each other at the Adama Science and Technology University Stadium in this 11th round of Ethiopia Premier League action. Let's delve into the previews and formulate a prediction.

Hambericho Durame managed to escape a league defeat in their recent encounter against Bahir Dar Kenema, concluding in a goalless draw. However, preceding that match, they suffered five consecutive losses against Defence Force, Fasil Kenema, Wolkite Ketema, Ethiopian Insurance, and Ethiopia Nigd Bank. Throughout that losing streak, Hambericho Durame struggled to score a single goal and conceded nine. As they approach this upcoming match, the home team currently occupies the bottom spot in the league standings with only three points out of a possible 30.

Shashemene Kenema will be optimistic, having secured a 1-1 draw against Ethiopia Bunna in their recent league outing. During the match, Shashemene Kenema took the lead with Abdulkadir Nassir's goal in the 21st minute. Despite their solid defensive performance, they conceded a late goal, with Ramkel James securing a 90+ minute draw. Leading up to this game, Shashemene Kenema has drawn their last three matches, including encounters with Adama City and Bahir Dar Kenema.

These are two teams that are relatively less strong, operating at a similar level. Both sides seem poised to secure maximum points in this match, considering it as an open contest. While I expect them to approach the game boldly, I do not foresee a defensive style of play; therefore, both teams are likely to score. Although it's challenging to predict a clear winner, a draw would likely be satisfactory for both sides.