Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · @1.50
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓69% · fair 1.46
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.08
Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Mekelakeya welcome Mekelle Kenema for a Premier League fixture on Thursday 26 February (16:00 WAT).
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Mekelakeya 1.2 xG, Mekelle Kenema 0.8 xG – a total near 2.0. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 69%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Mekelakeya 41%, draw 31%, Mekelle Kenema 27%.
Lower-risk option: Mekelakeya or draw (73%) at 1.29.
GG/NG: NG (51%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Mekelakeya or draw (73%, odds 1.29). Most likely score in line with that pick: Mekelakeya 1–0 Mekelle Kenema. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Mekelakeya41%fair 2.41 · @2.30
Draw31%fair 3.19 · @2.50
Mekelle Kenema27%fair 3.67 · @3.20
1.96Expected goals
1.17Mekelakeya xG
0.79Mekelle Kenema xG
49%Both score
31%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–016%
0–014%
1–113%
0–111%
2–010%
2–18%
From our goals model: Mekelakeya 1.2 – 0.8 Mekelle Kenema expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Mekelakeya to win✗
41%
2.41
2.30
Double chance
Mekelakeya or draw✓
73%
1.37
1.29
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.97
1.50
Draw no bet
Mekelakeya (draw no bet)
60%
1.66
–
Asian handicap
Mekelle Kenema +1 (Asian handicap)✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
58%
1.71
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.46
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
95%
1.05
–
First team to score
Mekelakeya to score first✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
50%
2.00
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Mekelakeya / FT Mekelakeya✗
25%
3.92
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.08
–
Recent results
Mekelakeya – last 1
L
21 Feb
@ Welayta Dicha
3–4
L
3.0Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Mekelle Kenema – last 1
W
23 Feb
vs Suhul Shire
1–0
W
1.0Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Mekelakeya and Mekelle Kenema.
What is the prediction for Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema?
Our pick is Mekelakeya or draw with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema?
On our numbers Mekelakeya have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 31% and Mekelle Kenema 27%.
How many goals will there be in Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 31% likely and both teams score 49% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema?
Our predicted score is Mekelakeya 1–0 Mekelle Kenema, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.0 goals in total.
When is Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema?
Mekelakeya vs Mekelle Kenema (Premier League) kicks off on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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