Ethiopian Insurance vs Dire Dawa Prediction: The home team will take maximum points

Adama Science and Technology University Stadium will be the venue for round 21 of the Ethiopia Premier League game between Ethiopian Insurance and Dire Dawa. Neither side could win their last league game and will hope to get the best result here. Which team wins this one? Below, I give a full game preview while offering the best betting opportunities. 

Ethiopian Insurance

Ethiopian Insurance played Welayta Dicha the previous time out and lost. In a 0-1 contest, Tsegaye Birhanu's strike in the 6th minute was enough to see their opponent take maximum points. In the meantime, that defeat was Ethiopian Insurance’s second in their last three matches, losing to Fasil Kenema in a prior encounter. Yet, other encounters in recent times ended in victories against Ethiopia Bunna, Hadiya Hossana, and Dire Dawa. Ahead of this game, Ethiopian Insurance have 35 points from 18 matches, the most by any side, scoring 21 goals and conceding 6. 

Dire Dawa

Dire Dawa's last league game was against Defence Force and they could only take a point in a goalless encounter. In the meantime, Dire Dawa have struggled in recent matches, failing to win any of their last nine matches. In that run, this team lost only three times, with six other games ending in a draw. Away from home, Dire Dawa have an unbeaten run of five matches, winning only once in that run. Dire Dawa have 21 points from 18 games, which positions them in 14th place. 

Expert Betting Tips

Dire Dawa have not had luck in this fixture lately, and I do not see a different outcome this time. Looking at the performances of Ethiopian Insurance this season, I feel the home team will be ready to fight until the end with the odds in their favour. Also, with the home side boasting a good defensive line, I predict only one side will score. 

Our first option is a win for Ethiopian Insurance with odds at 1.80 1Xbet

Our second option is an X/W1 with odds at 4.33 on Bet365

Our last option is both teams to score - no with odds at 1.60 on Betway