Mekelakeya vs Hawassa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Mekelakeya prepare to host Awassa Kenema on April 19, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Mekelakeya, currently 2nd in the standings with 43 points from 27 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 15 points from 13 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Awassa Kenema, sitting 4th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 13 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Mekelakeya and Awassa Kenema have favored Awassa Kenema, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Dire Dawa Kenema, Mekelakeya recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Awassa Kenema's last outing came against Suhul Shire, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Mekelakeya are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mekelakeya and Awassa 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: Mekelakeya's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Awassa Kenema's games average 2.3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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