Dire Dawa vs Bahir Dar Kenema: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dire Dawa Kenema prepare to host Bahardar on May 15, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Dire Dawa Kenema, currently 18th in the standings with 34 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 15 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws 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 2 goals scored.

Bahardar, sitting 9th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 20 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 a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Dire Dawa Kenema and Bahardar have favored Dire Dawa Kenema, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Negele Arsi Ketema, Dire Dawa Kenema recorded a 0-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Bahardar's last outing came against Welwalo Adigrat, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Dire Dawa Kenema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Dire Dawa Kenema and Bahardar 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: Dire Dawa Kenema's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Bahardar's games average 1.5 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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