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Defence Force vs Welayta Dicha Predictions - Defence Force to edge Welayta Dicha

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 26 Mar 2024

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Brad Newcomb 26 Mar 2024

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Defence Force vs Welayta Dicha tips for Thursday's Ethiopian Premier League match (15:00 SAST)
Defence Force are third in the league standings
Can Welayta Dicha reverse their poor form and win?

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Defence Force are third in the league standings (Getty Images)

Defence Force vs Welayta Dicha Predictions

Defence Force secured a much-needed victory to keep in touch with the league leaders in their previous fixture. Welayta Dicha dropped points again and are on a winless streak. Defence Force is predicted to win to nil.

Defence Force vs Welayta Dicha Predictions
Head to Head
Defence Force Form
Defence Force Team News & Injuries
Welayta Dicha Form
Welayta Dicha Team News & Injuries

Defence Force have won 2 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Defence Force have scored 6 goals in 5 league matches.
Defence Force have conceded 8 goals in 5 league games.
Welayta Dicha have drawn 3 in their last 5 league fixtures.
Welayta Dicha have scored 5 goals in 5 league games.
Welayta Dicha have conceded 7 goals in 5 league matches.

Head to Head

Welayta Dicha have the advantage of eight victories to four against Defence Force, including five draws in 17 meetings in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Defence Force defeated Welayta Dicha 1-0 earlier in the season.

Defence Force Form

Defence Force defeated then-league leaders CBE SA 2-0 before the break in the Ethiopian Premier League, drawing level on points with their opponents.

Defence Force had 45% possession and 11 shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

Defence Force are 3rd on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League log with 36 points from 18 games. They have scored 25 goals and conceded 18 in that period.

Mekelakeya have registered two victories in their last five fixtures, including three defeats. They scored six goals and conceded eight.

Defence Force have lacked consistency in recent months, allowing other teams to leapfrog them in the standings; however, they will fancy their chances against Welyata Dicha, as they got the better of them earlier in the season.

Defence Force Team News & Injuries

Menyelu Wondimu has fired home seven goals in the league this season.

Canaan Markneh is one behind his teammate on six goals for the campaign.

Welayta Dicha Form

Welayta Dicha held the lead twice against Ethiopian Insurance but had to settle for a point after the score ended 2-2 at full-time.

Welayta Dicha had 53% possession and ten shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

The Bees of Tona are 11th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League table with 24 points from 18 matches. They have scored 19 goals and conceded 20 in that period.

Welayta have drawn three of their last five fixtures, including two losses. They scored five goals and conceded seven.

Welayta Dichas' form has dipped, going winless in their last five outings, but they have a solid record against Defence Force, giving them the belief they can bounce back with a win.

Welayta Dicha Team News & Injuries

Antenah Gugsa received a red card against Ethiopian Insurance and will serve a suspension.

Biniam Fikre has been in great touch with eight league goals this term.

Bisrat Bekele and Abinet Demissie have scored three league goals each this season.

Verdict

Defence Force v Welayta Dicha

Defence Force have not been at their fluent best lately, but they have been winning more often than Welayta Dicha, giving them the edge to come out on top with a win-to-nil performance and a 1-0 score.

Force Win to Nil

Win to Nil

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Defence Force Win 1-0

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