Dire Dawa vs Welayta Dicha: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Dire Dawa Kenema prepare to host Welayta Dicha on February 26, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Dire Dawa Kenema, currently 9th in the standings with 25 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 13 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Welayta Dicha, sitting 18th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 10 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Dire Dawa Kenema and Welayta Dicha have favored Dire Dawa Kenema, with Welayta Dicha claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

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

Welayta Dicha's last outing came against Mekelakeya, where they secured a 4-3 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Dire Dawa Kenema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Dire Dawa Kenema and Welayta Dicha 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 1.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Welayta Dicha's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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