Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Thursday 28 May the Premier League brings Dire Dawa Kenema against Kedus Giorgis. Kick-off: 13:00 WAT.
Current form
Dire Dawa Kenema, last 5: DLDDL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Mebrat Hayl, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game.
Kedus Giorgis, last 5: DWLDL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Welayta Dicha, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.5 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kedus Giorgis, collecting 1.3 points per game to 0.5 for Dire Dawa Kenema.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Dire Dawa Kenema 1.0 xG, Kedus Giorgis 1.1 xG – a total near 2.2. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 64%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Dire Dawa Kenema 31%, draw 30%, Kedus Giorgis 39%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 2.30.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (53%, odds 2.30 – longer than our fair 1.90, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Dire Dawa Kenema 1–1 Kedus Giorgis. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Dire Dawa Kenema31%fair 3.25 · @3.40
Draw30%fair 3.35 · @2.50
Kedus Giorgis39%fair 2.54 · @2.25
2.15Expected goals
1.03Dire Dawa Kenema xG
1.12Kedus Giorgis xG
53%Both score
36%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–113%
1–012%
0–012%
1–28%
0–27%
From our goals model: Dire Dawa Kenema 1.0 – 1.1 Kedus Giorgis 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
Kedus Giorgis to win✓
39%
2.54
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
70%
1.43
1.40
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.90
2.30 ▲
Draw no bet
Kedus Giorgis (draw no bet)✓
56%
1.78
–
Asian handicap
Dire Dawa Kenema +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
63%
1.58
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
93%
1.07
–
First team to score
Kedus Giorgis to score first
46%
2.18
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
48%
2.08
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kedus Giorgis / FT Kedus Giorgis✓
21%
4.76
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✓
8%
13.32
–
Recent results
Dire Dawa Kenema – last 6
DLDDLL
20 May
@ Mebrat Hayl
1–1
D
11 May
@ Negelle Arsi
0–3
L
5 May
vs Ethiopia Bunna
0–0
D
29 Apr
@ Adama Kenema
1–1
D
19 Apr
@ Sidama Bunna
0–2
L
15 Apr
vs Mekelakeya
1–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Kedus Giorgis – last 6
DWLDLW
14 May
@ Welayta Dicha
0–0
D
9 May
vs Mekelle Kenema
1–0
W
5 May
@ Ethiopia Nigd Bank
0–2
L
1 May
vs Sidama Bunna
0–0
D
26 Apr
vs Ethiopia Bunna
1–3
L
21 Apr
vs Adama Kenema
1–0
W
0.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Dire Dawa Kenema and Kedus Giorgis.
What is the prediction for Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 53% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.30.
Who will win Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis?
On our numbers Dire Dawa Kenema have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 30% and Kedus Giorgis 39%.
How many goals will there be in Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 36% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis?
Our predicted score is Dire Dawa Kenema 1–1 Kedus Giorgis, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis?
Dire Dawa Kenema vs Kedus Giorgis (Premier League) kicks off on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00 (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.
