Welayta Dicha vs Fasil Kenema Prediction: The home team is expected to take their chances

Dire Dawa International Stadium will host round 8 of the Ethiopia Premier League game between Welayta Dicha and Fasil Kenema. In their last meeting, the two teams settled for a goalless draw. Will there be a winner in this fixture?

Welayta Dicha settled for a goalless draw with Bahir Dar Kenema the previous weekend and will hope to return to winning ways. However, their prior encounters with that draw saw this team defeat Hadiya Hossana, Shire Endsaselassie, and Ethiopia Bunna. The home team is just a point behind league-leading Defence Force, and a win here could take them top of the standings. 

Fasil Kenema played Ethio Electric the previous time out and lost. In a game that ended 2-3, Fasil Kenema went from being in the lead within the first ten minutes to reducing their deficit in the 78th minute, having been behind by two goals. However, Fasil Kenema have failed to pick a win in their last six league matches, losing two and drawing four. In fact, their only win came from week one game against St. George, ending 1-2.

I will be bold in my decision and back Welayta Dicha in this game. Undoubtedly, the home team has been one of the improved sides this season, and they are home in this game, which should give them a good advantage. However, while Fasil Kenema struggled, they also were one of the sides with few defeats despite their poor offensive play. I do not expect more from the visiting side in this game, and with Welayta Dicha's dominance lately, I am backing them to win by a close score.