Sidama Bunna vs Shashemene Kenema Prediction: Both teams expected to play at their best

The Hawassa Kenema Stadium is set to host the Round 19 Ethiopia Premier League match-up between Sidama Bunna and Shashemene Kenema. Both teams are currently enduring winless streaks, and they'll be aiming for a more favorable result in this encounter. How will this game conclude?

Sidama Bunna aims to halt their four-match winless streak as they face relegation-threatened Shashemene Kenema in this upcoming fixture. In their previous league outing, Sidama Bunna traveled to face Fasil Kenema, settling for a 2-2 draw, marking their second consecutive draw, with another draw against Wolkite Kenema prior. Moreover, Sidama Bunna suffered defeats against Ethiopia Bunna and St. George in earlier encounters, with their most recent victory secured against Ethiopia Nigd Bank. As they enter this match, Sidama Bunna have accumulated 20 points from 18 matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding 19, placing them in the 12th position in the standings.

In their recent match against St. George, Shashemene Kenema suffered a 0-2 defeat, marking their second consecutive loss and their third in the last four games, with defeats also against Hawassa and Defence Force. However, a review of their last five league fixtures reveals that Shashemene Kenema managed to clinch all three points against Welayta Dicha and secured a 1-1 draw against Dire Dawa. Nonetheless, as they head into the upcoming game, Shashemene Kenema find themselves in the 14th position out of 16 teams, having accumulated 12 points from 18 league matches.

Predicting this match is challenging considering the quality of both teams and the significance of the game. However, I believe Sidama Bunna, playing at home, possess numerous skilled players capable of delivering standout performances. Despite this, Shashemene Kenema, fighting to stave off relegation, are unlikely to surrender easily. Thus, in a contest that may be determined by the narrowest of margins, Sidama Bunna are anticipated to secure a victory, in a match where both teams are expected to score.