Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopian Medhin: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced rivalry between two teams in poor form. Dire Dawa Kenema sits in 12th place and presents very poor efficiency in home matches – merely 25% wins and as many as 63% of meetings without scoring a goal, with an average of only 0.63 goals per match. Ethiopian Medhin, despite 17th position in the table, exhibits better offensive efficiency away (1.13 goals/match) and a higher shot conversion rate (18% vs 9%). Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1 point per match each) and a similar average of conceded goals (1.25). The hosts' possession advantage (56%) may be neutralized by the visitors' better efficiency. Given the high draw indicators of both teams and their currently poor disposition, the most probable result is a split of points.
Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopian Medhin: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Dire Dawa Kenema played against Ethiopian Medhin in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The game was played on January 22, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Dire Dawa Kenema has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Ethiopian Medhin has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Dire Dawa Kenema scores 0.60 goals per game and allows 1.20. Ethiopian Medhin scores 0.79 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Dire Dawa Kenema's games and 50% of Ethiopian Medhin's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 36%, compared with league averages of 43% for BTTS and 28% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ethiopian Medhin has the higher season xG average, 1.21 to 0.99 per game. Dire Dawa Kenema takes 6.6 shots per game, while Ethiopian Medhin takes 6.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Dire Dawa Kenema leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.40 goals per game after halftime. Ethiopian Medhin leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.14 after halftime.
When the teams score
Dire Dawa Kenema's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Ethiopian Medhin, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ethiopia Premier League games average 1.76 goals. Both teams score in 43% of games, and 28% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis points to a balanced rivalry between two teams in poor form. Dire Dawa Kenema sits in 12th place and presents very poor efficiency in home matches – merely 25% wins and as many as 63% of meetings without scoring a goal, with an average of only 0.63 goals per match. Ethiopian Medhin, despite 17th position in the table, exhibits better offensive efficiency away (1.13 goals/match) and a higher shot conversion rate (18% vs 9%). Both teams have identical form in the last 5 matches (1 point per match each) and a similar average of conceded goals (1.25). The hosts' possession advantage (56%) may be neutralized by the visitors' better efficiency. Given the high draw indicators of both teams and their currently poor disposition, the most probable result is a split of points.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Dire Dawa Kenema | Ethiopian Medhin | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 40% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ethiopian Medhin is 32% better for: goals scored per game.
0.6 goals / game - Dire Dawa Kenema · 0.79 goals / game - Ethiopian Medhin
Ethiopian Medhin is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1 goals / game - Ethiopian Medhin
Dire Dawa Kenema scores in 40% of games (6 of 15 meczów), while Ethiopian Medhin keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 meczów).
Ethiopian Medhin scores in 50% of games (7 of 14 meczów), while Dire Dawa Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Dire Dawa Kenema
Over / Under - Ethiopian Medhin
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ethiopian Medhin is 61% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1.29 pts / game - Ethiopian Medhin
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Dire Dawa Kenema - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ethiopian Medhin - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Dire Dawa Kenema
Ethiopian Medhin
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ethiopia Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Dire Dawa Kenema | Liga | Ethiopian Medhin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.80 | 1.76 | • 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 33% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 39% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 67% | 58% | • 57% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
What was the result of Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopian Medhin?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Dire Dawa Kenema 0:0 Ethiopian Medhin. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopian Medhin?
Dire Dawa Kenema score 0.60 goals per game on average and Ethiopian Medhin 0.79. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Dire Dawa Kenema's matches and 50% of Ethiopian Medhin's.
What form are Dire Dawa Kenema and Ethiopian Medhin in?
Over the last 5 games Dire Dawa Kenema have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Ethiopian Medhin 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopian Medhin?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.