Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 January

Dire Dawa

D L L W D

18th place in Ethiopia Premier League

0-0

22/01/2026 06:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC

D D W L L

16th place in Ethiopia Premier League

Ethiopia Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC on 22 January 2026 (kick-off: 06:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC preview before placing your bet.

Dire Dawa are currently 18th with 42 points after 38 matches.
Ethiopian Insurance FC sit 16th with 43 points from 37 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 31%.
Head-to-head history favors Ethiopian Insurance FC, who have won 3 of the last 5 meetings. Dire Dawa have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

06:00

2026-01-22

Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC - Prediction & Odds

Dire Dawa

Ethiopian Insurance FC

2026-01-22 06:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/01/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Sidama Bunna	68	38	19	11	8	43	23	20
02 Negelle Arsi	60	38	15	15	8	37	30	7
03 Defence Force FC	57	38	14	15	9	44	31	13
04 Fasil Kenema	55	38	14	13	11	28	28	0
05 Ethio Electric FC	54	38	13	15	10	32	26	6
06 Kedus Giorgis	54	38	14	12	12	33	31	2
07 Wolaita Dicha	51	38	11	18	9	37	31	6
08 Ethiopia Bunna	51	38	13	12	13	40	39	1
09 Hawassa City FC	50	38	12	14	12	37	33	4
10 Sheger Ketema	50	37	11	17	9	34	30	4
11 Bahir Dar Kenema FC	48	38	9	21	8	28	28	0
12 Hadiya Hossana	48	38	11	15	12	31	35	-4
13 Ethiopia Nigd Bank	47	38	11	14	13	45	45	0
14 Adama City	46	38	10	16	12	35	39	-4
15 Welwalo Adigrat	46	38	10	16	12	32	36	-4
16 Ethiopian Insurance FC	43	37	9	16	12	29	31	-2
17 Shire Endaselassie FC	42	38	9	15	14	24	32	-8
18 Dire Dawa	42	38	9	15	14	26	42	-16
19 Mekelle 70 Enderta FC	40	38	8	16	14	28	37	-9
20 Arba Minch	35	38	7	14	17	30	46	-16

Head To Head

07/03/2025 11:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC

1 - 0

Dire Dawa

ETH PR

14/02/2025 08:30

Dire Dawa

0 - 2

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Ethiopia C

10/02/2025 11:00

Dire Dawa

0 - 3

Ethiopian Insurance FC

ETH PR

11/01/2024 08:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC

1 - 2

Dire Dawa

ETH PR

23/11/2022 09:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC

1 - 3

Dire Dawa

ETH PR

Dire Dawa

40%

Draw

Ethiopian Insurance FC

60%

Dire Dawa Last 6 matches

17/01/2026 09:00

Kedus Giorgis 4 - 0 Dire Dawa ETH PR

09/01/2026 08:00

Dire Dawa 0 - 0 Ethio Electric FC ETH PR

05/01/2026 08:00

Bahir Dar Kenema FC 0 - 0 Dire Dawa ETH PR

30/12/2025 06:00

Dire Dawa 0 - 3 Negelle Arsi ETH PR

25/12/2025 09:00

Ethiopia Bunna 1 - 2 Dire Dawa ETH PR

21/12/2025 06:00

Dire Dawa 1 - 1 Adama City ETH PR

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Ethiopian Insurance FC

15/01/2026 08:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC 0 - 0 Welwalo Adigrat ETH PR

10/01/2026 11:00

Wolaita Dicha 1 - 2 Ethiopian Insurance FC ETH PR

05/01/2026 09:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC 0 - 1 Mekelle 70 Enderta FC ETH PR

31/12/2025 09:00

Ethiopia Nigd Bank 2 - 1 Ethiopian Insurance FC ETH PR

26/12/2025 09:00

Ethiopian Insurance FC 1 - 1 Sidama Bunna ETH PR

20/12/2025 11:00

Hawassa City FC 2 - 1 Ethiopian Insurance FC ETH PR

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Ethiopia Premier Leagu...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Dire Dawa

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.42

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.47

Scored

Avg. per game

0.32

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.49

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

0 (0%)6 (100%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

12 (32%)26 (68%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

10 (27%)27 (73%)

Dire Dawa

Recent matches

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Under /Over

(68%)26 12(32%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(51%)19 18(49%)

Under /Over

(16%)6 32(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(27%)10 27(73%)

Under /Over

(29%)11 27(71%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(19%)7 30(81%)

/Yes

(39%)15 23(61%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(43%)16 21(57%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Dire Dawa

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Shots

Dire Dawa

Total shots

6.69 avg / game

Blocked

2 total

Avg. 2.00

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Total shots

7.69 avg / game

Blocked

1 total

Avg. 0.50

Dire Dawa Pass Ethiopian Insurance FC

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

56%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Dire Dawa

3833

Avg. 100.87 / game

Ethiopian Insurance FC

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Ethiopian Insurance FC

2514

Avg. 67.95 / game

OTHERS

Dire Dawa

Played games

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.30

4.34

165

Corners

130

3.51

2.55

Throw-ins

103

2.78

1.66

Offsides

1.46

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Dire Dawa

DISCIPLINARY

Ethiopian Insurance FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

1.97

0.16

0.03

5.61

213

Fouls

271

7.32

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC on 22 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Ethiopia Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Dire Dawa vs Ethiopian Insurance FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Dire Dawa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ethiopian Insurance FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Ethiopia Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Ethiopia Premier League standings and the Ethiopia Premier League form table to understand exactly where Dire Dawa and Ethiopian Insurance FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Ethiopia Premier League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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