Hawassa vs Adama City Predictions - Adama City to bonce back with a win over Hawassa

Adama City have a slight edge with ten victories to eight over Hawassa, including six draws in 24 meetings in the Ethiopian Premier League.

Adama City won 3-2 against Hawassa earlier this season. 

Hawassa returned to winning ways last weekend, defeating Hadiya Hossana by two goals to one. 

Hawassa did not take long to take the lead against Hadiya Hossana, finding the back of the net in the 11th minute of the match in the only action of the first half.

Hawassa did not have a great start to the second half, conceding seven minutes after the restart, but they would have the final say, regaining their lead from a spot kick after 71 minutes of play. 

Hawassa had 49% possession and 13 shots in the match, with three attempts on target.

Hawassa are 9th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League log with 36 points from 26 games. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 38 in that period.

Hawassa have recorded three victories in their last five fixtures, including one loss and one draw. They scored eight goals and let in six at the back.

Hawassa will be pleased to have picked up three points for their efforts in their previous fixture; however, they will need to reproduce a similar performance against Adama City, as they have not had the best results against their opponents in recent seasons. 

Tsega'ab Yohannes received a red card in stoppage time against Hadiya Hossana and will serve a suspension. 

Israel Eshetu scored the opening goal against Hadiya Hossana, registering his third for the season.

Ali Sulieman scored the winning penalty against Hadiya Hossana, taking his tally to an impressive 16 goals in this edition of the Ethiopian Premier League. 

Adama City crashed to their first loss in six matches when they were thrashed 4-1 by Ethiopian Insurance last week.

All the action came in the second stanza when Ethiopian Insurance scored after 63 minutes of play before grabbing two quick goals in the 76th and 78th minute of the match to race to a three-nil lead.

Adama City pulled a goal back three minutes later, but Ethiopian Insurance secured their fourth goal four minutes from full-time.

Adama City had 48% possession and nine shots in the match, with five attempts on target.

Adama City are 6th on the BetKing Ethiopian Premier League table with 41 points from 26 games. They have scored 33 goals and conceded 30 in that period.

Adama City have won two of their last five fixtures, including one loss and two draws. They scored five goals and conceded six.   

Adama City had been in solid form before their heavy loss, and they have won three of their last four encounters against Hawassa, giving them the belief they can return to winning ways this weekend. 

Jemil Yakob scored the consolation goal against Ethiopian Insurance, securing his first of the season.

Yosef Tarekegn has scored nine league goals for his club this term. 

Ayten Biniam has contributed six goals in the 2023/24 Ethiopian Premier League.