Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a tight contest with the draw scenario being favored. Dire Dawa Kenema presents weak home form with only 27% wins and a high rate of 64% failed-to-score matches at their own stadium. Ethiopia Nigd Bank is characterized by an impressive 55% draw rate in away matches and a low FTS% (9%), demonstrating regularity in scoring goals. The recent form of both teams is average (1.6 PPG for the hosts vs 0.8 PPG for the guests), but the difference in goal balances (-5 vs -4) and similar xG values suggest comparable offensive potential. Considering the guests' tendency to draw and the hosts' efficiency problems, a share of the points is the most probable result.
Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Dire Dawa Kenema play Ethiopia Nigd Bank in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The match date is 9 March 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Dire Dawa Kenema: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Ethiopia Nigd Bank: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dire Dawa Kenema scores 0.68 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Ethiopia Nigd Bank scores 1.18 and concedes 1.18. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dire Dawa Kenema 39%, Ethiopia Nigd Bank 58%. Over 2.5: Dire Dawa Kenema 29%, Ethiopia Nigd Bank 47%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Ethiopia Nigd Bank has higher xG: 1.13 vs 1.08. Dire Dawa Kenema: 6.7 shots per match, Ethiopia Nigd Bank: 6.6.
Match halves
Dire Dawa Kenema: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.42. Ethiopia Nigd Bank: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.74.
Goals by minute
Dire Dawa Kenema: 61-75 (6 goals). Ethiopia Nigd Bank: 76-90+ (11 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 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
Statistical analysis indicates a tight contest with the draw scenario being favored. Dire Dawa Kenema presents weak home form with only 27% wins and a high rate of 64% failed-to-score matches at their own stadium. Ethiopia Nigd Bank is characterized by an impressive 55% draw rate in away matches and a low FTS% (9%), demonstrating regularity in scoring goals. The recent form of both teams is average (1.6 PPG for the hosts vs 0.8 PPG for the guests), but the difference in goal balances (-5 vs -4) and similar xG values suggest comparable offensive potential. Considering the guests' tendency to draw and the hosts' efficiency problems, a share of the points is the most probable result.
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
| Dire Dawa Kenema | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.43 |
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.
1.4 pts / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1 pts / match - Ethiopia Nigd Bank
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.
Ethiopia Nigd Bank is 74% better for: goals scored per match.
0.68 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1.18 goals / match - Ethiopia Nigd Bank
Dire Dawa Kenema is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1.18 goals / match - Ethiopia Nigd Bank
Dire Dawa Kenema scores in 50% of matches (19 of 38 matches), while Ethiopia Nigd Bank keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
Ethiopia Nigd Bank scores in 68% of matches (26 of 38 matches), while Dire Dawa Kenema keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 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 — Dire Dawa Kenema
Over / Under — Ethiopia Nigd Bank
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.
Ethiopia Nigd Bank is 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1.18 pts / match - Ethiopia Nigd Bank
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
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.
Ethiopia Nigd Bank - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 61-75 (6 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Dire Dawa Kenema
Ethiopia Nigd Bank
* 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
| Dire Dawa Kenema | Liga | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.79 | 1.78 | ▲ 2.37 |
| Both teams scored | • 39% | 40% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 29% | 28% | ▲ 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 32% | 40% | ▼ 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 61% | 59% | ▲ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Dire Dawa Kenema 0 - 0 - 1 Ethiopia Nigd Bank. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Dire Dawa Kenema 1:2 Ethiopia Nigd Bank. 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 Ethiopia Nigd Bank?
Dire Dawa Kenema score 0.68 goals per game on average and Ethiopia Nigd Bank 1.18. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 39% of Dire Dawa Kenema's matches and 58% of Ethiopia Nigd Bank's.
What form are Dire Dawa Kenema and Ethiopia Nigd Bank in?
Over the last 5 games Dire Dawa Kenema have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ethiopia Nigd Bank 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank?
The statistical background for Dire Dawa Kenema vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.