Negele Arsi Ketema vs Dire Dawa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Negele Arsi Ketema prepare to host Dire Dawa Kenema on May 11, 2026, with kick-off at 15:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Negele Arsi Ketema, currently 3rd in the standings with 48 points from 30 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 22 points from 15 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 solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Dire Dawa Kenema, sitting 17th with 34 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 15 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 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Negele Arsi Ketema and Dire Dawa Kenema have favored Negele Arsi Ketema, with Dire Dawa Kenema claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Welwalo Adigrat, Negele Arsi Ketema recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Dire Dawa Kenema's last outing came against Etheopia Bunna, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Negele Arsi Ketema are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Negele Arsi Ketema and Dire Dawa 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 few goals: Negele Arsi Ketema's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Dire Dawa Kenema's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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