St. George vs Dire Dawa Prediction: Hosts are too favored to lose

St. George and Dire Dawa are set to face off at Addis Ababa Stadium in the 12th round of the Ethiopia Premier League. Following a draw in their previous encounter, both teams are eager to secure a victory and claim all three points in this upcoming match. In the following analysis, I will delve into the details of the game and also present various betting options.

St. George returned to the winning column in their recent match against Fasil Kenema, putting an end to a three-game winless streak. The hero of the match was the 2005 born Amanuel Erbo, whose 77th-minute strike made the difference. Prior to this victory, St. George had faced a loss against Ethiopia Bunna and secured draws against Hadiya Hossana and Defence Force. As they approach the upcoming match, St. George has accumulated 21 points from 11 matches this season, securing the 3rd position in the league standings.

Dire Dawa had hoped for a positive result in their recent match against Defence Force, especially following their league win over Ethiopian Insurance. Unfortunately, they faced a setback as they conceded two goals in the first half. Although Surafel Getachew managed to score in the 84th minute of the second half, bringing hope for a potential draw, Defence Force sealed the victory with Ibrahim Mohammed's 85th-minute strike.

Now, as they approach the next match, Dire Dawa has experienced three losses in their last five matches, despite securing victories in the other two. The recent mixed form suggests a need for improvement as they seek more consistent results in upcoming fixtures.

Considering the inconsistent performances of both teams leading up to this match, it's anticipated to be a challenging encounter. However, placing trust in the hosts seems reasonable, especially given their squad quality and the advantage of playing on home turf. Additionally, considering that Dire Dawa has found the back of the net in seven of their last eight matches, there's an expectation that they should be able to score in this game as well. Therefore, a bet on both teams scoring appears to be a reasonable choice in this matchup.