Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
- Kick-off: 6:00 PM East Africa Time (3:00 PM UTC)
- Venue: Adama Science and Technology University Stadium
- Round: 33 – Ethiopian Premier League 2024/25
Match Overview
With the season nearing its end, Mekelle Kenema desperately needs points to escape the relegation zone, while Sidama Bunna is aiming to lock in a top-four finish. Tension is high as both teams have different pressures and ambitions.
Sidama brings tactical structure and recent form. Mekelle has home advantage and urgency, but they’ll need to be clinical to make it count.
Form Guide
Mekelle Kenema
- League Position: 15th (27 points)
- Goals Scored: 22
- Goals Conceded: 32
- Issue: Low scoring rate and defensive lapses
Sidama Bunna
- League Position: 4th (48 points)
- Goals Scored: 25
- Goals Conceded: 25
- Strength: Defensive resilience and balanced midfield
Head-to-Head
- Jan 15, 2025: Sidama Bunna 0-0 Mekelle Kenema
- Apr 30, 2023: Mekelle Kenema 1-0 Sidama Bunna
- Feb 5, 2023: Sidama Bunna 1-0 Mekelle Kenema
Draws and narrow wins dominate their encounters, tight, competitive games.
Match Insights
- Mekelle has failed to score in 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Sidama has 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games.
- Sidama is unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 away matches.
Despite Mekelle’s motivation to stay up, Sidama’s structure and superior form should give them the edge.
Betting Tips
- Result: Sidama Bunna to Win
- Total Goals: Under 2.5
- Both Teams to Score: No
- Correct Score: 0-1 or 0-2
Final Prediction
Predicted Score: Mekelle Kenema 0-1 Sidama Bunna
