Shire Endaselassie vs Arba Menche Prediction: A competitive first meeting between these teams

At Adama Science and Technology University Stadium, Shire Endaselassie will play Arba Menche in round 15 of the Ethiopia Premier League. This is the first meeting between these teams, and they will hope luck is on their side. I will preview this game and make predictions below. 

Shire Endaselassie

Shire Endaselassie's last league game saw them lose to St. George in a 1-0 encounter. However, that defeat extended Shire Endaselassie’s losses to three in a row, having lost to Ethiopian Insurance and Defence Force in prior encounters. In fact, Shire Endaselassie's lone win in recent games was against Mekelle 70 Enderta F.C. In their last home matches, Shire Endaselassie have one win, two draws and three defeats. With eleven points from 13 games, Shire Endaselassie sit 16th in the standings, scoring nine goals and conceding fifteen. 

Arba Menche

Arba Menche's last league game was against Adama City, and they secured a 2-0 win. In that encounter, this team netted twice in the first half to take maximum points, with goals from Ahmed Hussien and Befikir Gizachew sealing maximum points. However, that was Arba Menche’s second win in recent games, having defeated Hawassa in a prior encounter. Yet, in other encounters, this team lost to Defence Force, Ethiopia Bunna, and Sidama Bunna. Away from home, Arba Menche have lost three matches, with two others ending in wins. This season, Arba Menche have 16 points from 13 matches.

Expert Betting Tips

The two teams have not had things easy lately and will have to show their competitive play in this fixture. While Shire Endaselassie are working so hard to avoid relegation, Arba Menche have not been consistent in recent games and will have to do better. This will be a game where the two teams have their chances, and I expect goals. Yet, while I do not expect a winner here, a bet on a draw is a good option.

The first option is a bet on both teams to score with odds at 2.48 on 1Xbet

The second option is a 1-1 draw with odds at 7.50 on Bet365

The last option is a full time draw with odds at 2.62 on Betway