Mekelakeya vs Dire Dawa Kenema: match statistics
Mekelakeya vs Dire Dawa Kenema: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Mekelakeya played against Dire Dawa Kenema in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The game was played on December 2, 2025. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Mekelakeya has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Dire Dawa Kenema has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Mekelakeya scores 1.63 goals per game and allows 0.88. Dire Dawa Kenema scores 0.71 and allows 1.14. Games in this league average 1.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Mekelakeya's games and 29% of Dire Dawa Kenema's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 29%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Mekelakeya has the higher season xG average, 1.43 to 1.01 per game. Mekelakeya takes 8.0 shots per game, while Dire Dawa Kenema takes 5.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Mekelakeya leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.25 goals per game after halftime. Dire Dawa Kenema leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Mekelakeya's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Dire Dawa Kenema, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Ethiopia Premier League games average 1.74 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 27% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
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
| Mekelakeya | Dire Dawa Kenema | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 41% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.19 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.38 |
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.
Mekelakeya is 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Mekelakeya · 1.4 pts / game - Dire Dawa Kenema
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.
Mekelakeya is 130% better for: goals scored per game.
1.63 goals / game - Mekelakeya · 0.71 goals / game - Dire Dawa Kenema
Mekelakeya is 30% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Mekelakeya · 1.14 goals / game - Dire Dawa Kenema
Mekelakeya scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 meczów), while Dire Dawa Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 29% (2 of 7 meczów).
Dire Dawa Kenema scores in 43% of games (3 of 7 meczów), while Mekelakeya keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 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 - Mekelakeya
Over / Under - Dire Dawa Kenema
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.
Mekelakeya is 182% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Mekelakeya · 0.71 pts / game - Dire Dawa Kenema
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mekelakeya - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Dire Dawa Kenema - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Mekelakeya
Dire Dawa Kenema
* 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
| Mekelakeya | Liga | Dire Dawa Kenema | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.50 | 1.74 | ▲ 1.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 50% | 38% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 27% | ▲ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 40% | ▼ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 63% | 55% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 63% | 58% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Other recorded players
Away team
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Dire Dawa KenemaGoalMohammednur Nasir
- MekelakeyaGoalAbdulkarim Worku
FAQ
What was the result of Mekelakeya vs Dire Dawa Kenema?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Mekelakeya 1:1 Dire Dawa Kenema. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mekelakeya vs Dire Dawa Kenema?
Mekelakeya score 1.63 goals per game on average and Dire Dawa Kenema 0.71. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Mekelakeya's matches and 29% of Dire Dawa Kenema's.
What form are Mekelakeya and Dire Dawa Kenema in?
Over the last 5 games Mekelakeya have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Dire Dawa Kenema 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mekelakeya vs Dire Dawa Kenema?
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.