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
Key match information
Dire Dawa Kenema play Ethiopian Medhin in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The match date is 22 January 2026 at 11:00. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Dire Dawa Kenema: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Ethiopian Medhin: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Dire Dawa Kenema scores 0.68 and concedes 1.11 goals per match. Ethiopian Medhin scores 0.78 and concedes 0.84. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Dire Dawa Kenema 39%, Ethiopian Medhin 43%. Over 2.5: Dire Dawa Kenema 29%, Ethiopian Medhin 24%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Ethiopian Medhin has higher xG: 1.23 vs 1.08. Dire Dawa Kenema: 6.7 shots per match, Ethiopian Medhin: 7.3.
Match halves
Dire Dawa Kenema: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.42. Ethiopian Medhin: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.32.
Goals by minute
Dire Dawa Kenema: 61-75 (6 goals). Ethiopian Medhin: 76-90+ (8 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 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.
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 | Ethiopian Medhin | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.16 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.27 |
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 75% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 0.8 pts / match - Ethiopian Medhin
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 15% better for: goals scored per match.
0.68 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 0.78 goals / match - Ethiopian Medhin
Ethiopian Medhin is 32% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.11 goals / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 0.84 goals / match - Ethiopian Medhin
Dire Dawa Kenema scores in 50% of matches (19 of 38 matches), while Ethiopian Medhin keeps a clean sheet in 30% (11 of 37 matches).
Ethiopian Medhin scores in 54% of matches (20 of 37 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 — Ethiopian Medhin
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.
Ethiopian Medhin is 48% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.84 pts / match - Dire Dawa Kenema · 1.24 pts / match - Ethiopian Medhin
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.
Ethiopian Medhin - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 24%. 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 | 1.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 (8 goli). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Ethiopian Medhin
* 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 | Ethiopian Medhin | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.79 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.62 |
| Both teams scored | • 39% | 40% | ▲ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 29% | 28% | ▼ 24% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 32% | 40% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 68% | 56% | ▼ 51% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 61% | 59% | • 59% |
^ 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 Ethiopian Medhin. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 0.68 goals per game on average and Ethiopian Medhin 0.78. 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 43% of Ethiopian Medhin's.
What form are Dire Dawa Kenema and Ethiopian Medhin in?
Over the last 5 games Dire Dawa Kenema have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Ethiopian Medhin 1-1-3 (0.80 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.