Mekelle Kenema vs Shire Endaselassie: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match heavily favoring a draw scenario. Mekelle Kenema exhibits a very high draw percentage in home games (67%), a trend confirmed by their form across the last 5 matches at their own stadium. Shire Endaselassie also frequently shares points on the road (44% draws) and fails to score in 56% of away fixtures. Both teams hold an identical points record over the last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), confirming an even level of form. Although the hosts hold a slight advantage in xG (1.35 vs 0.97) and average home goals scored (1.22 vs 0.78 for the visitors away), the visitors' defense is more solid (0.78 goals conceded away vs 1.44 for the hosts at home). Considering both teams' propensity for draws and the balanced level of play, a share of the points is the most probable outcome.
Mekelle Kenema vs Shire Endaselassie: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mekelle Kenema play Shire Endaselassie in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The match date is 23 February 2026 at 14:00. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Mekelle Kenema: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Shire Endaselassie: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mekelle Kenema scores 0.79 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Shire Endaselassie scores 0.65 and concedes 0.86. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mekelle Kenema 37%, Shire Endaselassie 27%. Over 2.5: Mekelle Kenema 34%, Shire Endaselassie 19%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Mekelle Kenema has higher xG: 1.10 vs 0.95. Mekelle Kenema: 6.4 shots per match, Shire Endaselassie: 5.3.
Match halves
Mekelle Kenema: half-time lead 21%, second-half goals 0.42. Shire Endaselassie: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.27.
Goals by minute
Mekelle Kenema: 46-60 (9 goals). Shire Endaselassie: 0-15 (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ethiopia Premier League: 1.78 goals per match, BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match heavily favoring a draw scenario. Mekelle Kenema exhibits a very high draw percentage in home games (67%), a trend confirmed by their form across the last 5 matches at their own stadium. Shire Endaselassie also frequently shares points on the road (44% draws) and fails to score in 56% of away fixtures. Both teams hold an identical points record over the last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), confirming an even level of form. Although the hosts hold a slight advantage in xG (1.35 vs 0.97) and average home goals scored (1.22 vs 0.78 for the visitors away), the visitors' defense is more solid (0.78 goals conceded away vs 1.44 for the hosts at home). Considering both teams' propensity for draws and the balanced level of play, a share of the points is the most probable outcome.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Mekelle Kenema | Shire Endaselassie | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.17 | 0.18 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Mekelle Kenema is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Mekelle Kenema · 1 pts / match - Shire Endaselassie
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.
Mekelle Kenema is 22% better for: goals scored per match.
0.79 goals / match - Mekelle Kenema · 0.65 goals / match - Shire Endaselassie
Shire Endaselassie is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Mekelle Kenema · 0.86 goals / match - Shire Endaselassie
Mekelle Kenema scores in 53% of matches (20 of 38 matches), while Shire Endaselassie keeps a clean sheet in 41% (15 of 37 matches).
Shire Endaselassie scores in 46% of matches (17 of 37 matches), while Mekelle Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 39% (15 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Mekelle Kenema
Over / Under — Shire Endaselassie
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Shire Endaselassie is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Mekelle Kenema · 1.27 pts / match - Shire Endaselassie
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mekelle Kenema - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 21% of matches and wins 21%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Shire Endaselassie - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (5 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Mekelle Kenema
Shire Endaselassie
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Mekelle Kenema | Liga | Shire Endaselassie | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.74 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.51 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 37% | 40% | ▼ 27% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 34% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Clean sheets | • 39% | 40% | • 41% |
| Goal before half-time | • 55% | 56% | ▼ 51% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▼ 51% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Mekelle Kenema 0 - 0 - 1 Shire Endaselassie. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mekelle Kenema vs Shire Endaselassie?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Mekelle Kenema 1:0 Shire Endaselassie. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Mekelle Kenema vs Shire Endaselassie?
Mekelle Kenema score 0.79 goals per game on average and Shire Endaselassie 0.65. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 37% of Mekelle Kenema's matches and 27% of Shire Endaselassie's.
What form are Mekelle Kenema and Shire Endaselassie in?
Over the last 5 games Mekelle Kenema have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Shire Endaselassie 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mekelle Kenema vs Shire Endaselassie?
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.