Welwalo Adigrat vs Defence Force Prediction: The road team will add to Welwalo’s problems

Wolwalo Stadium Adigrat, Ethiopia, will host the Ethiopia Premier League game between Welwalo Adigrat and Defence Force. Heading into this game, the two teams could not secure a win in their last encounter. Which side gets things right here?

Welwalo Adigrat continues to struggle, and last weekend against Sidama Bunna, they lost 0-1. In that encounter, Yared Bayeh’s strike in the second half proved to be the difference. However, the home team has lost consecutive games before that defeat, coming against Bahir Dar Kenema and St. George. This season, Welwalo Adigrat remain the only side that has failed to secure a point in their first matches. The home side scored only once in those matches, conceding four goals. 

Defence Force were held to a 1-1 draw by Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. the previous time out. In that game, Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. took the lead before the break, but an own goal by Zeresenay Brhane’s strike in the 50th minute of the game was enough to see this team avoid a defeat. In the meantime, the Defence Force opened their season with a defeat to Sidama Bunna but then secured maximum points at home against Welayta Dicha. With five points, Defence Force sit 12th in the league’s standings, scoring five goals and conceding four. 

While their last meetings are as far as the 2017-2019 seasons, it is important to note that the Defence Force have improved so well, and history may have no say in this fixture. While Welwalo Adigrat are struggling heavily right now, the visiting Defence Force have been very solid in their first few matches this season. This game is for grabs for the two sides, but the home team is not ready to win. Take the visiting Defence Force to win with ease, a game where we should witness a lot of goals.