Arba Minch Kenema vs Negele Arsi Ketema: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Arba Minch Kenema prepare to host Negele Arsi Ketema on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Arba Minch Kenema, currently 20th in the standings with 12 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 4 points from 9 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Negele Arsi Ketema, sitting 3rd with 35 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 16 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Arba Minch Kenema and Negele Arsi Ketema have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Dire Dawa Kenema, Arba Minch Kenema recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Negele Arsi Ketema's last outing came against Mekelle 70 Enderta, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Arba Minch Kenema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Arba Minch Kenema and Negele Arsi Ketema are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Arba Minch Kenema's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Negele Arsi Ketema's games average 1.6 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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