Shire Endaselassie vs Bahir Dar Kenema Prediction: Visiting Kenema will not drop points

In the Ethiopia Premier League, Shire Endaselassie will play Bahir Dar Kenema at Tigray Stadium Shire Stadium. The previous time out, both teams held their opponents to a draw. How will this game unfold?

Shire Endaselassie settled for a draw with Ethiopia Bunna the previous time out and will hope for a positive result here. In an encounter that ended 1-1, Shire Endaselassie's lone goal came in the 26th minute through Fasil Asmamawe’s strike before Anteneh Tefera's penalty. However, Shire Endaselassie have not won any of their last five league games since their opening day win over Adama City. With seven points, Shire Endaselassie sit 15th in the standings, scoring six goals and conceding six.

Bahir Dar Kenema settled for a goalless draw with Weylata Dicha the previous time out and will look to secure a win. However, Bahir Dar Kenema have failed to pick a win in three of their last five games, losing to Ethio Electric and Arba Menche in that run. However, Bahir Dar Kenema picked up wins in their games against Hadiya Hossana while defeating Sidama Bunna, games that ended 2-0 with identical scores. Heading into this game, Bahir Dar Kenema have ten points accumulated from a possible 21, leaving them seated 8th in the standings. 

Defensively, Shire Endaselassie are one of the good sides, and I expect them to rely on that in this game. However, Bahir Dar Kenema are playing well, too, defensively, and this suggests a low-scoring encounter. In the meantime, looking at how things have ended for this side this season, there is no doubt we should expect a game with a close scoreline. Yet, I feel Bahir Dar Kenema are ahead in this game and should do well to secure a win despite their inconsistent performances.