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Fasil Ketema vs Defence Force Predictions - Defence Force to see off Fasil Ketema

Brad Newcomb

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Last updated: 30 May 2024

Brad Newcomb 30 May 2024

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Fasil Ketema vs Defence Force tips for Friday's Ethiopian Premier League match (14:00 SAST)
Defence Force are second in the league standings
Can Fasil Ketema return to winning ways?

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

Fasil Ketema vs Defence Force Predictions

Fasil Ketema lost their previous fixture but have an excellent record over their opponents. Defence Force dropped crucial points in their bid to win the title and must win to keep their hopes alive. Defence Force is predicted to win to nil.

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

Fasil Ketema have won 2 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Fasil Ketema have scored 3 goals in 5 league matches.
Fasil Ketema have conceded 2 goals in 5 league games.
Defence Force have won 3 of their last 5 league fixtures.
Defence Force have scored 11 goals in 5 league matches.
Defence Force have conceded 6 goals in 5 league games.

Head to Head

Fasil Ketema have the advantage with six victories to two over Defence Force, including three draws in 11 meetings in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Fasil Ketema drew 0-0 against Defence Force earlier this season.

Fasil Ketema Form

Fasil Ketema succumbed to the first defeat in six outings after losing 1-0 against CBE SA last weekend.

Fasil Ketema did not create many opportunities to score in the first half against CBE SA, as the two sides went into the break on level terms.

It was a similar scenario in the second half, as Fasil Ketema struggled to create chances, opening the door for CBE SA to snatch a winner seven minutes before full-time.

Fasil Ketema had 47% possession and four shots in the match, with two attempts on target.

Atewochu are 7th on the BetKing Premier League log with 40 points from 26 matches. They have scored 33 goals and conceded 24 in that period.

Fasil have secured two victories in their last five fixtures, including one defeat and two draws. They scored three goals and let in two at the back.

Fasil Ketema have lacked consistency for most of their season and will need to up their game to get the result over Defence Force, as their opponents have been playing well lately.

Fasil Ketema Team News & Injuries

Gatoch Panom received a red card late in the game against CBE SA and will serve a suspension.

Getaneh Kebede has scored nine goals for his club this season.

Amanuel Gebremichael has been on target with four in the 2023/24 Ethiopian Premier League.

Defence Force Form

Defence Force came from two goals to down against Shashemene City to secure a 2-2 draw last weekend, stretching their unbeaten run to five games.

Defence Force had most of the possession but found themselves trailing in the first stanza after Shashemene City took the lead in the 29th minute of the match and doubled their tally on the stroke of halftime before Defence Force pulled a goal back a minute later.

Defence Force did not have to wait too long after the restart to draw level, equalising after 57 minutes of play.

Mekelakeya had 60% possession and 12 shots in the game, with three attempts on target.

Defence Force are 2nd on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League table with 51 points from 26 games. They have scored 38 goals and conceded 26 in that period.

Mekelakeya have won three of their last five fixtures, including two draws. They scored 11 goals and conceded six.

Defence Force will be out to redeem themselves against Fasil Ketema after dropping points in the title race; however, it won't be an easy task as they have achieved moderate success against their opponents in recent seasons.

Defence Force Team News & Injuries

Berekat Desta scored against Shashemene City, securing his second goal this term.

Menyelu Wondimu scored the equaliser against Shashemene City, registering his 13th league goal this season.

Canaan Markneh has found the back of the net eight times in this edition of the Ethiopian Premier League.

Verdict

Fasil Ketema v Defence Force

Defence Force have been in solid form lately and is tipped to record a competitive win-to-nil victory over Fasil Ketema, with a 1-0 scoreline at the final whistle.

Defence Force Win to N

Win to Nil

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Defence Force Win 1-0

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