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Dire Dawa Kenema vs Saint George Predictions - Dire Dawa and Saint George to share the spoils

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 May 2024

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Brad Newcomb 30 May 2024

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Dire Dawa Kenema vs Saint George tips for Friday's Ethiopian Premier League match (17:00 SAST)
Saint George are fifth in the league standings
Can Dire Dawa Kenema achieve the league double over their opponents?

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Can Dire Dawa Kenema achieve the league double over their opponents? (Getty Images)

Dire Dawa Kenema vs Saint George Predictions

Dire Dawa Kenema returned to winning ways and comfortably beat their opponents last time. Saint George also bounced back with a victory and have a superior record over Dire Dawa Kenema. A BTTS draw is predicted between the two clubs.

Dire Dawa Kenema vs Saint George Predictions
Head to Head
Dire Dawa Kenema Form
Dire Dawa Kenema Team News & Injuries
Saint George Form
Saint George Team News & Injuries

Dire Dawa Kenema have won 2 in their last 6 league fixtures.
Dire Dawa Kenema have scored 5 goals in 5 league games.
Dire Dawa Kenema have conceded 7 goals in 5 league matches.
Saint George have lost 3 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Saint George have scored 3 goals in 5 league fixtures.
Saint George have conceded 5 goals in 5 league matches.

Head to Head

Saint George have a commanding lead of 11 victories to four over Dire Dawa Kenema, including five draws in 20 meetings in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Dire Dawa Kenema defeated Saint George 3-0 earlier this season.

Dire Dawa Kenema Form

After experiencing a heavy loss in their previous fixture, Dire Dawa Kenema bounced back with a solid 3-0 victory against Wokite Ketema last weekend.

Dire Dawa Kenema got off to the perfect start against Wolkite Ketema, taking the lead in the 4th minute of the match via a penalty and doubling their tally ten minutes later.

Dire Dawa Kenema wrapped up proceedings when they grabbed their third goal after 62 minutes of play via another spot-kick.

Dire Dawa had 44% possession and 15 shots in the game, with seven attempts on target.

Dire Dawa Kenema are 8th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League log with 37 points from 26 matches. They have scored 30 goals and conceded 32 in that period.

Dire Dawa have won two of their last five fixtures, including two losses and one draw. They scored five goals and conceded seven.

Dire Dawa Kenema will be pleased with their latest triumph and will fancy their chances to beat the reigning champions Saint George for a second time this season, as they have not been at their best lately; however, they don't have a good record against their opponents.

Dire Dawa Kenema Team News & Injuries

Carlos Damtew scored a brace against Wolkite Ketema, taking his tally to seven goals in this edition of the Ethiopian Premier League.

Surafel Getachew was also on the scoresheet, registering his fourth league goal this season.

Charles Muslege has been on target with nine league goals this campaign.

Saint George Form

Saint George recorded their first victory in eight matches when they edged Sidama Coffee 1-0 last weekend.

Saint George lacked the finishing touch against Sidama Coffee in the first half, as they kept their opponents quiet.

Saint George finally broke the deadlock in the second half with a strike in the 77th minute of the match, which was the winning goal, as Sidama Coffee squandered their chances.

Saint George had 53% possession and eight shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Saint George are 5th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League table with 43 points from 26 games. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 23 in that period.

The Horsemen have registered one victory in their last five fixtures, including three defeats and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded five.

Saint George picked up a much-needed three points in their previous fixture; however, they will require a clinical display against Dire Dawa Kenema, as they lost to their opponents earlier in the campaign.

Saint George Team News & Injuries

Amanuel Erbo scored the winner against Sidama Coffee, taking his tally to 11 goals in the 2023/24 Ethiopian Premier League.

Berekel Wolde, Edwin Frimpong, and Tegenu Teshome have contributed with two league goals this season.

Verdict

Dire Dawa Kenema v Saint George

A BTTS draw is tipped between the two sides with a 1-1 scoreline, as although Dire Dawa Kenema have better form, Saint George have a superior record in head-to-head clashes, cancelling each other out.

Draw

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Brad graduated from the University of South Africa with a Bcom-Management Accounting degree and has a financial background.

His love of sport has seen him venture down the road of researching sporting history for the past several years, specifically boxing, cricket and football.

Other sports of particular interest are golf, tennis, horse racing and motorsports.

Additionally, he spends his time researching the military history of his home country of South Africa.

He is an ardent Liverpool supporter and is known to DJ and release music on occasion.