Dire Dawa vs Welayta Dicha Prediction: Expect goals in this match

The Ethiopia Premier League is set to resume after a hiatus since early November, with Dire Dawa facing Welayta Dicha at the Dire Dawa Stadium in the upcoming match. Both teams have faced difficulties in their recent matches. Let's delve into a comprehensive preview of the match and make a prediction.

In their most recent league fixture, Dire Dawa experienced a setback with a 2-1 away defeat against Adama City. Adama City took an early lead with Jamal Abdisa scoring in the ninth minute, and an own goal by Asegahegn Petros sealed the victory for their opponents. Although Gebresilassie Zeray managed to score for Dire Dawa in the 94th minute, it wasn't enough to turn the tide. This defeat contributed to Dire Dawa conceding a total of seven goals in five matches this season. Despite their defensive challenges, they have shown resilience by netting five goals of their own. As it stands, Dire Dawa occupies the 12th position in the league standings, having accumulated four points from a possible fifteen in the current season.

In their recent match, Welayta Dicha managed to secure a draw against Ethiopia Bunna in a 2-2 contest. Abinet Demissie and a well-converted penalty by Benian Fikre contributed to Welayta Dicha's goals, while Geoffrey Wasswa and Amanuel Admassu found the net for Ethiopia Bunna, resulting in a shared point for both teams. With this draw, Welayta Dicha's record for the season stands at two wins, two losses, and one draw from their first five matches.

In their most recent five encounters, Welayta Dicha emerged victorious in four matches, while Dire Dawa secured a win in one. Throughout these meetings, Welayta Dicha managed to score a total of 8 goals, while Dire Dawa found the net three times.

This match holds the potential to be a turning point for both teams, and it is anticipated that they will put forth a strong effort to secure a victory. Given the expected strength of both sides, I am inclined to predict that this contest will culminate in a 2-2 draw.