The upcoming fixture at Dire Dawa Stadium sees Welwalo Adigrat Uni hosting Adama Kenema, both teams aiming to improve their league standings. Historically, Adama Kenema has had the upper hand in recent encounters, often employing a counter-attacking style, while Welwalo tends to favor a possession-based approach. Given their tactical trends, the game might focus on midfield battles and quick counter-attacks, especially from Adama Kenema. Defensively, both sides exhibit resilience, but their offensive output is typically conservative, suggesting a low goal-scoring game. Fans should expect a tactical, closely contested match with limited scoring opportunities, where Adama Kenema’s quick transitions might be the deciding factor.
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These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match.
The analysis suggests betting on a draw or Adama Kenema with an additional focus on betting against high goal totals, as the match is predicted to be low scoring.
Both teams have demonstrated defensive resilience, so a 'both to score' bet might be risky, but considering recent matches, some scoring can't be ruled out, especially early in the game.
The first half is expected to be tightly contested with limited goals, and the full-time result likely to mirror the score at halftime, possibly ending in a draw.
The match is predicted to have under 3.5 goals, reflecting both teams’ conservative approaches and recent low-scoring encounters.
The match on January 8, 2026, at Dire Dawa Stadium is expected to be a closely fought contest with a probability leaning towards a draw or a narrow win for Adama Kenema. Both teams’ recent defensive records and head-to-head history support a game with few goals.
Adama Kenema has had the edge in recent head-to-head encounters, including a 3-0 away win and a 1-1 draw at home, and their overall performance suggests they might just edge out Welwalo Adigrat Uni in this game.
There are no reported key injuries or suspensions for either team, making both squads relatively full-strength for the upcoming match.
Expected lineups will likely feature a balanced 4-2-3-1 formation for both sides, emphasizing midfield control and defensive solidity, with teams preferring a cautious approach in Dire Dawa.
Recent form indicates both Welwalo Adigrat Uni and Adama Kenema are fairly evenly matched, with 50% form consistency based on their last five games. Adama Kenema’s recent away win over Welwalo underscores their potential advantage in the upcoming fixture.
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The match between Welwalo Adigrat Uni and Adama Kenema at Dire Dawa Stadium is expected to be closely contested, with a slight edge to a draw or Adama Kenema securing at least a point due to their recent form and historical head-to-head performances.
Adama Kenema has shown consistent performance and favorable head-to-head results, making them slight favorites for the upcoming game, but a draw remains a plausible outcome given recent form and match statistics.
Based on recent form, historical head-to-head results, and current league standings, the match is likely to end in a draw or a narrow win for Adama Kenema, with a significant probability of a low-goal affair.
The predicted scoreline for the upcoming fixture is a win or draw for Adama Kenema, with under 3.5 total goals, reflecting both teams’ defensive tendencies and historical lower scoring matches.
