Awassa Kenema vs Dire Dawa Kenema: match statistics
Awassa Kenema are in significantly better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Dire Dawa Kenema manage only 1.2 points. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and boast an impressive home record with a 56% win rate and just 0.67 goals conceded on average per match. Dire Dawa Kenema exhibit very poor attacking efficiency on the road, failing to score in 56% of their away matches and averaging only 0.56 goals per game. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference (-4) away from home and a high tendency to draw (56%), suggesting a defensive approach. Considering the league table positions (2nd place for the hosts vs 11th for the visitors), Awassa's advantage in possession and efficiency, as well as their solid home defense, a home win is the most likely outcome.
Awassa Kenema vs Dire Dawa Kenema: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Awassa Kenema play Dire Dawa Kenema in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The match date is 22 February 2026 at 13:00. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Awassa Kenema: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Dire Dawa Kenema: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Awassa Kenema scores 0.95 and concedes 0.87 goals per match. Dire Dawa Kenema scores 0.68 and concedes 1.11. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Awassa Kenema 45%, Dire Dawa Kenema 39%. Over 2.5: Awassa Kenema 26%, Dire Dawa Kenema 29%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Dire Dawa Kenema has higher xG: 1.08 vs 1.07. Awassa Kenema: 6.8 shots per match, Dire Dawa Kenema: 6.7.
Match halves
Awassa Kenema: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.58. Dire Dawa Kenema: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.42.
Goals by minute
Awassa Kenema: 46-60 (8 goals). Dire Dawa Kenema: 61-75 (6 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: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Awassa Kenema are in significantly better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, while Dire Dawa Kenema manage only 1.2 points. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws) and boast an impressive home record with a 56% win rate and just 0.67 goals conceded on average per match. Dire Dawa Kenema exhibit very poor attacking efficiency on the road, failing to score in 56% of their away matches and averaging only 0.56 goals per game. Additionally, the visitors have a negative goal difference (-4) away from home and a high tendency to draw (56%), suggesting a defensive approach. Considering the league table positions (2nd place for the hosts vs 11th for the visitors), Awassa's advantage in possession and efficiency, as well as their solid home defense, a home win is the most likely 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
| Awassa Kenema | Dire Dawa Kenema | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.16 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.26 |
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.
Dire Dawa Kenema is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Awassa Kenema · 1.4 pts / match - 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.
Awassa Kenema is 40% better for: goals scored per match.
0.95 goals / match - Awassa Kenema · 0.68 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema
Awassa Kenema is 28% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.87 goals / match - Awassa Kenema · 1.11 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema
Awassa Kenema scores in 66% of matches (25 of 38 matches), while Dire Dawa Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 38 matches).
Dire Dawa Kenema scores in 50% of matches (19 of 38 matches), while Awassa Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 37% (14 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 — Awassa Kenema
Over / Under — Dire Dawa Kenema
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.
Awassa Kenema is 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Awassa Kenema · 0.84 pts / match - Dire Dawa Kenema
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Awassa Kenema - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Dire Dawa Kenema - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 24%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +4 |
* 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 (8 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Awassa Kenema
Dire Dawa Kenema
* 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
| Awassa Kenema | Liga | Dire Dawa Kenema | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.82 | 1.78 | • 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 45% | 40% | • 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 26% | 28% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 37% | 40% | ▼ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 66% | 59% | ▲ 61% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Awassa Kenema 1 - 0 - 0 Dire Dawa Kenema. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Awassa Kenema vs Dire Dawa Kenema?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Awassa Kenema 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 Awassa Kenema vs Dire Dawa Kenema?
Awassa Kenema score 0.95 goals per game on average and Dire Dawa Kenema 0.68. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Awassa Kenema's matches and 39% of Dire Dawa Kenema's.
What form are Awassa Kenema and Dire Dawa Kenema in?
Over the last 5 games Awassa Kenema have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 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 Awassa Kenema 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.