Premier League - Ethiopia
Thu, 26 February 2026 - 15:00
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Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema
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Thu, 26 February 2026 - 15:00

Prediction: Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema Betting Tips

Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema betting preview and predictions

On February 26, 2026, Mekelakeya hosts Mekelle Kenema in a key Ethiopian Premier League clash at a neutral venue. The match could see an open contest with goals from both sides, leaning towards a draw or a narrow win for Mekelakeya given current form, recent h2h encounters, and squad conditions. This prediction page provides you with the best bets, odds insights, and value picks to enhance your betting strategy for the Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema game.

Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema Betting Tips

These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.

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Match Result Draw or Mekelakeya Tipstrike Odd: 1.80

Premier League Detailed Statistics

Standings
# Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
6 Mekelakeya Mekelakeya 20 7 7 6 26 21 5 28 L D L W W
15 Mekelle Kenema Mekelle Kenema 20 4 10 6 18 20 -2 22 W L D D W
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya Stats
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
MP W D L
Overall 19 7 7 5
Home 10 3 3 4
Away 9 4 4 1
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 37% 37% 26%
Home 40% 20% 40%
Away 33% 56% 11%
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema Stats
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
MP W D L
Overall 19 3 10 6
Home 9 1 6 2
Away 10 2 4 4
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
CS BTTS FTS
Overall 32% 32% 37%
Home 11% 78% 11%
Away 50% 10% 60%
Under/Over: Goals Scored (Matches)
Over Under
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Under/Over: Goals Conceded (Matches)
Over Under
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
Mekelakeya Team Logo Mekelakeya
Mekelle Kenema Team Logo Mekelle Kenema
0.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
1.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
2.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
3.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
4.5 Goals 0 0 0 0
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Match setup and recent form briefing

Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema on February 26, 2026, at a neutral venue in the Ethiopian Premier League season 2025. Mekelakeya has been inconsistent but shows potential for goals, especially when playing at home. Mekelle Kenema boasts a solid recent record, including previous 2-2 draws and wins, indicating resilience and attacking threat. Recent form and h2h suggest a closely-contested game with potential for goals from both sides.

Key team news and injury update

Mekelakeya are missing some key players, which could impact their attacking ability, but their goalkeeper Nafian Legason Alionzi remains a reliable shot-stopper. Mekelle Kenema’s squad is relatively intact, with their attack spearheaded by Benjamin Afutu Kotey and Kori Kodzi, who can threaten the Mekelakeya defense.

Match scenario analysis for Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema

If Mekelle Kenema scores first in this highly competitive fixture, the match could open up with more goals as Mekelakeya will likely push forward. A level at halftime would intensify the second half, possibly leading to late goals from either side. Given recent form, Mekelakeya’s ability to score more from open play and set-pieces makes them slight favorites when they establish control.

Tactical focus: attacking and set pieces in Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema

Both teams are capable of attacking, with Mekelakeya averaging 1.4 goals per game and Mekelle Kenema maintaining a 0.8 goal average. Expect an open game with emphasis on attacking transitions and set-pieces. Mekelakeya’s offensive style and GK presence will open chances at both ends, favoring markets like over 2.5 goals or both teams to score.

FAQs about Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema

See below all the main information for this match.

This match is expected to be tightly contested with a slight edge to Mekelakeya based on recent form and home advantage. The prediction favors a draw or a narrow Mekelakeya win with both teams likely to score.

Over 2.5 goals is a reasonable expectation given the attacking intent and recent score patterns of both teams, especially considering Mekelakeya's home scoring tendency.

The match could see both teams scoring, particularly if Mekelakeya scores early and Mekelle Kenema responds with resilience. It is a high-variance game with potential for late goals.

A draw is a strong possibility given the recent h2h results and form trajectories, with a close contest potentially ending level at halftime and fulltime.

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