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Defence Force vs Wolkite Ketema Predictions - Defence Force set to return to winning ways

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 02 May 2024

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Brad Newcomb 02 May 2024

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Defence Force vs Wolkite Ketema tips for Sunday's Ethiopian Premier League match (14:00 SAST)
Defence Force are second in the league standings
Can Wolkite Ketema cause an upset?

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Can Wolkite Ketema cause an upset? (Getty Images)

Defence Force vs Wolkite Ketema Predictions

Defence Force have lacked consistency in recent months after an excellent first half of the season. Wolkite Ketema continue to struggle as they have been poor upfront this campaign. Defence Force is predicted to win to nil.

Defence Force vs Wolkite Ketema Predictions
Head to Head
Defence Force Form
Defence Force Team News & Injuries
Wolkite Ketema Form
Wolkite Ketema Team News & Injuries

Defence Force have won 2 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Defence Force have scored 5 goals in 5 league matches.
Defence Force have conceded 3 goals in 5 league games.
Wolkite Ketema have won 1 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Wolkite Ketema have scored 2 goals in 5 league matches.
Wolkite Ketema has conceded 5 goals in 5 league games.

Head to Head

Defence Force have three victories to none against Wolkite Ketema, including two draws in five meetings in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Defence Force defeated Wolkite Ketema 2-0 earlier in the season.

Defence Force Form

Defence Force had no answer against Ethiopian Coffee, settling for a share of the spoils after the score ended in a 1-1 draw before the league break.

Mekelakeya had 48% possession and 12 shots in the game, with five attempts on target.

Defence Force are in the top three on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League table with 41 points from 22 games. They have scored 28 goals and conceded 21 in that period.

Mekelakeya have won two of their last five fixtures, including one loss and two draws. They scored four goals and conceded three.

Defence Forces' title charge has stalled in recent months due to some inconsistent performances; however, they will relish the chance to play against Wolkite Ketema, as they are short on goals and have never lost against them.

Defence Force Team News & Injuries

Menyelu Wondimu has scored eight times in the league this season.

Canaan Markneh has been on target with six league goals this term.

Wolkite Ketema Form

Wolkite Ketema played a postponed fixture against Bahir Dar Kenema before the break in the Ethiopian Premier League, losing by two goals to one.

Wolkite Ketema had 50% possession and seven shots in the game, with two attempts on target.

Wolkite Ketema are 14th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League log with 16 points from 22 matches. They have netted eight goals and conceded 26 in that period.

The Workers have recorded one victory in their last five matches, including two defeats and two draws. They scored two goals and conceded five.

Wolkite Ketema have not enjoyed much success in the league this season as they have lacked firepower upfront, which has hurt their chances of being further up in the standings instead of being involved in a relegation scrap. Can they find a way to win?

Wolkite Ketema Team News & Injuries

Abubeker Sani and Temesgen Bejrond scored two league goals each this campaign.

Mohammed Ame and Gadisa Mebrate have contributed with one league goal each this season.

Verdict

Defence Force v Wolkite Ketema

Defence Force have not been at their fluent best lately, but they have never lost against Wolkite Ketema, giving them the edge to secure maximum points with a nil-to-nil victory and a 2-0 score.

Defence Force Win to N

Win to Nil

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Defence Force Win 2-0

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