Shire Endaselassie vs Dire Dawa: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Suhul Shire prepare to host Dire Dawa Kenema on April 8, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this ETHIOPIA: Premier League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Suhul Shire, currently 18th in the standings with 28 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 17 points from 12 home 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Dire Dawa Kenema, sitting 14th with 29 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 12 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Suhul Shire and Dire Dawa Kenema have been competitive, with Dire Dawa Kenema claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Mekelakeya, Suhul Shire recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

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

Looking ahead, Suhul Shire are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Suhul Shire 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: Suhul Shire's fixtures have averaged 1.2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Dire Dawa Kenema's games average 1.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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