Hawassa vs St. George Prediction: An open contest ahead

The Adama Science and Technology University Stadium will host the round 8 Ethiopia Premier League clash between Hawassa and St. George. In their previous encounter, the teams played to a 1-1 draw. Given the current determination of both sides to secure a victory, how do you anticipate the outcome of this fixture?

Hawassa has encountered consecutive losses leading up to this match, facing defeats from Ethiopia Nigd Bank (0-3) and Bahir Dar Kenema (1-2). In the matches preceding these losses, Hawassa managed to secure only two wins out of five, triumphing over Shashemene Kenema and Sidama Bunna with scores of 0-1 and 0-1, respectively. In the current season, Hawassa has garnered a total of 9 points from a possible 21, placing them 8th in the league standings.

St. George aims to bounce back from a 1-2 defeat against Bahir Dar Kenema and return to winning ways. In that match, an early red card for Moses Odo left St. George with ten players, resulting in Firaol Mengistu putting their opponent in the lead despite a strong defensive effort. It wasn't until the 53rd minute when Chernet Gugsa scored, adding a second for Bahir Dar Kenema. Although Amanuel Terfa scored a late goal in the 80th minute, it wasn't sufficient to avoid a loss for St. George. Despite this setback, St. George has accumulated 13 points in six matches this season, securing the 4th position in the standings.

The visitors hold a more favorable position, and I anticipate their victory given the availability of their complete lineup. Additionally, I anticipate an offensive-oriented match with numerous goals, owing to St. George's offensive prowess and Hawassa's vulnerable defensive line.