Mekelle 70 Enderta vs Defence Force Prediction: History could repeat itself in this game

Mekelle 70 Enderta and Defence Force will square it off at Dire Dawa International Stadium in round 4 of the Ethiopia Premier League. Heading into this game, the two teams secured a win in their last league game. How will they approach this encounter?

Mekelle 70 Enderta secured their first league win of the season against St. George, a game that ended 0-1. In that encounter, Yared Birhanu’s lone strike was enough to seal maximum points for Mekelle 70 Enderta. However, their opener ended in a defeat against Hadiya Hossana while playing to a 1-1 draw with Fasil Kenema. This season, Mekelle 70 Enderta have accumulated four points from a possible nine, leaving them seated in the 7th spot. 

Defence Force secured their first win of the season against Welayta Dicha the previous time out, a game that ended 3-1. In that game, Minyelu Wondimu gave Defence Force the lead in the 33rd minute. However, in the 72nd minute, Tewodros Taffase’s strike leveled the score for their opponent, but Shimelis Bekele and Bereket Desta’s strikes were enough to seal maximum points for Defence Force. Heading into this game, Defence Force have three points from a possible six this season and sit 10th in the standings. 

Mekelle 70 Enderta have dominated this fixture and will look to repeat that feat at home. However, over the years, the Defence Force's level of play has improved, and they come into this game as the better side. While Mekelle 70 Enderta are coming off an unbeaten run, Defence Force have won and lost one this season. This should be an offensive encounter, with the two teams scoring, but the road team should get things right and secure their second win of the season.