Hawassa vs Arba Minch Kenema: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Awassa Kenema prepare to host Arba Minch Kenema on May 16, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Awassa Kenema, currently 5th in the standings with 44 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 24 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Arba Minch Kenema, sitting 20th with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 21 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Awassa Kenema and Arba Minch Kenema have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Hadiya Hosaena, Awassa Kenema recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Arba Minch Kenema's last outing came against Welayta Dicha, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Awassa Kenema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Awassa Kenema and Arba Minch Kenema 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 a moderate number of goals: Awassa Kenema's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Arba Minch Kenema's games average 2.6 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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