Mekelakeya vs Bahardar: match statistics
Mekelakeya occupies a higher position in the table (5th place) and possesses a better goal difference at their own stadium (+1) compared to Bahardar, who have a negative goal difference in away matches (-3). The hosts demonstrate significantly better scoring efficiency at home (0.86 goals/match) and a higher xG (1.42) than the guests do on the road (0.33 goals/match and xG 1.06). Bahardar has not won a single away match this season (0% wins) and has failed to score in as many as 67% of matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor; however, Mekelakeya holds home field advantage and better offensive stats. Bahardar's high percentage of away draws (67%) suggests a defensive approach, which could lead to a close contest, but the statistical advantage of the hosts points to their victory.
Mekelakeya vs Bahardar: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mekelakeya play Bahardar in Ethiopia Premier League (Ethiopia). The match date is 10 January 2026 at 11:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Mekelakeya: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Bahardar: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mekelakeya scores 1.15 and concedes 0.85 goals per match. Bahardar scores 0.74 and concedes 0.74. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mekelakeya 41%, Bahardar 32%. Over 2.5: Mekelakeya 31%, Bahardar 18%. League level: BTTS 40%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Mekelakeya has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.26. Mekelakeya: 8.6 shots per match, Bahardar: 8.3.
Match halves
Mekelakeya: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.46. Bahardar: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Mekelakeya: 31-45+ (13 goals). Bahardar: 46-60 (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: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Mekelakeya occupies a higher position in the table (5th place) and possesses a better goal difference at their own stadium (+1) compared to Bahardar, who have a negative goal difference in away matches (-3). The hosts demonstrate significantly better scoring efficiency at home (0.86 goals/match) and a higher xG (1.42) than the guests do on the road (0.33 goals/match and xG 1.06). Bahardar has not won a single away match this season (0% wins) and has failed to score in as many as 67% of matches. The form of both teams in the last five matches is poor; however, Mekelakeya holds home field advantage and better offensive stats. Bahardar's high percentage of away draws (67%) suggests a defensive approach, which could lead to a close contest, but the statistical advantage of the hosts points to their victory.
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
| Mekelakeya | Bahardar | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 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.
Mekelakeya is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Mekelakeya · 0.6 pts / match - Bahardar
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 55% better for: goals scored per match.
1.15 goals / match - Mekelakeya · 0.74 goals / match - Bahardar
Bahardar is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.85 goals / match - Mekelakeya · 0.74 goals / match - Bahardar
Mekelakeya scores in 67% of matches (26 of 39 matches), while Bahardar keeps a clean sheet in 53% (20 of 38 matches).
Bahardar scores in 47% of matches (18 of 38 matches), while Mekelakeya keeps a clean sheet in 46% (18 of 39 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 — Mekelakeya
Over / Under — Bahardar
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.
Mekelakeya is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Mekelakeya · 1 pts / match - Bahardar
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mekelakeya - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Bahardar - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% 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 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -3 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (13 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Mekelakeya
Bahardar
* 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
| Mekelakeya | Liga | Bahardar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.00 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.47 |
| Both teams scored | • 41% | 40% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 31% | 28% | ▼ 18% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 46% | 40% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▼ 39% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 54% | 59% | ▼ 47% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Mekelakeya 0 - 1 - 0 Bahardar. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mekelakeya vs Bahardar?
The Ethiopia Premier League match finished Mekelakeya 1:2 Bahardar. 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 Bahardar?
Mekelakeya score 1.15 goals per game on average and Bahardar 0.74. The Ethiopia Premier League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Mekelakeya's matches and 32% of Bahardar's.
What form are Mekelakeya and Bahardar in?
Over the last 5 games Mekelakeya have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Bahardar 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mekelakeya vs Bahardar?
The statistical background for Mekelakeya vs Bahardar — 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.