Ethiopia Premier League
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Ethiopia Premier League is one of the football leagues in Ethiopia. The 2025/2026 season features 20 teams, with Sidama Bunna out in front on 68 points. Games here produce 1.78 goals per match on average, and both teams score (BTTS) in 40% of them. The season is played from 18 October 2025 to 5 July 2026.
Ethiopia Premier League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season picture
In the 2025/2026 season, 379 Ethiopia Premier League matches have been completed. Sidama Bunna leads the table with 68 points.
Goal tempo
Average goals: 1.78. BTTS: 40%. Over 2.5: 28%. Clean-sheet matches: 60%.
Result split
Home wins: 31%. Draws: 40%. Away wins: 30%.
Team rankings
Ethiopia Nigd Bank has the league's highest goals-per-match average at 1.18. Both teams scored in 58% of Ethiopia Nigd Bank's matches.
League table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sidama Bunna | 38 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 43:23 | +20 | 68 | 1.79 | WWDWL |
| 2 |  Negele Arsi Ketema | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 37:30 | +7 | 60 | 1.58 | DWDWL |
| 3 |  Mekelakeya | 38 | 13 | 16 | 9 | 43:33 | +10 | 55 | 1.45 | LLWLD |
| 4 |  Fasil Ketema | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 28:28 | 0 | 55 | 1.45 | LWWLW |
| 5 |  Mebrat Hayl | 38 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 32:26 | +6 | 54 | 1.42 | LDWDW |
| 6 |  Kedus Giorgis | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 33:31 | +2 | 53 | 1.43 | WWWWD |
| 7 |  Welayta Dicha | 38 | 11 | 18 | 9 | 37:31 | +6 | 51 | 1.34 | DWLWD |
| 8 |  Ethiopia Bunna | 38 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 40:39 | +1 | 51 | 1.34 | LLDWD |
| 9 |  Sheger Ketema | 37 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 34:30 | +4 | 50 | 1.35 | WDLWW |
| 10 |  Awassa Kenema | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 36:33 | +3 | 50 | 1.32 | WLDDL |
| 11 |  Bahardar | 38 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 28:28 | 0 | 48 | 1.26 | DLDLD |
| 12 |  Hadiya Hosaena | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 31:35 | -4 | 48 | 1.26 | DLWDD |
| 13 |  Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 38 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 45:45 | 0 | 47 | 1.24 | WLDLD |
| 14 |  Adama Kenema | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 35:38 | -3 | 46 | 1.21 | LWDLW |
| 15 |  Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 32:36 | -4 | 46 | 1.21 | DDLWD |
| 16 |  Ethiopian Medhin | 37 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 29:31 | -2 | 43 | 1.16 | DWLLL |
| 17 |  Dire Dawa Kenema | 38 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 26:42 | -16 | 42 | 1.10 | LLWDW |
| 18 |  Mekelle Kenema | 38 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 30:36 | -6 | 41 | 1.08 | DDDLW |
| 19 |  Shire Endaselassie | 37 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 24:32 | -8 | 41 | 1.11 | DDLWL |
| 20 |  Arba Minch Kenema | 38 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 30:46 | -16 | 35 | 0.92 | WWLLL |
League statistics
Season 2025/2026 statistics are based on 379 completed matches.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per match, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league matches.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank1.18
- 2Mekelakeya1.15
- 3Sidama Bunna1.13
- 4Ethiopia Bunna1.05
- 5Welayta Dicha0.97
Best defence
Goals conceded per match (lower is better)
- 1Sidama Bunna0.61
- 2Mebrat Hayl0.68
- 3Fasil Ketema0.74
- 4Bahardar0.74
- 5Negele Arsi Ketema0.79
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank58%
- 2Hadiya Hosaena47%
- 3Ethiopia Bunna47%
- 4Welwalo Adigrat Uni46%
- 5Welayta Dicha45%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1Ethiopia Nigd Bank47%
- 2Ethiopia Bunna37%
- 3Mekelle Kenema34%
- 4Adama Kenema32%
- 5Mekelakeya31%
Most clean sheets
Matches without conceding
- 1Fasil Ketema21
- 2Bahardar20
- 3Sidama Bunna20
- 4Mebrat Hayl18
- 5Mekelakeya18
Most corners
Corners per match
- 1Mekelakeya4.9
- 2Ethiopia Bunna4.4
- 3Dire Dawa Kenema4.3
- 4Kedus Giorgis4.2
- 5Mekelle Kenema4.1
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welayta Dicha | 38 | 1.31 | 0.99 | +0.32 | 60 | 51 | -9 |
| 2 | Mekelakeya | 36 | 1.32 | 0.98 | +0.34 | 58 | 53 | -5 |
| 3 | Sidama Bunna | 38 | 1.26 | 1.04 | +0.22 | 58 | 68 | +10 |
| 4 | Kedus Giorgis | 36 | 1.22 | 1.05 | +0.17 | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| 5 | Bahardar | 37 | 1.26 | 1.20 | +0.06 | 52 | 47 | -5 |
| 6 | Ethiopia Bunna | 36 | 1.22 | 1.15 | +0.07 | 51 | 47 | -4 |
| 7 | Fasil Ketema | 37 | 1.14 | 1.10 | +0.04 | 51 | 55 | +4 |
| 8 | Adama Kenema | 36 | 1.12 | 1.10 | +0.02 | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| 9 | Negele Arsi Ketema | 38 | 1.14 | 1.20 | -0.06 | 50 | 60 | +10 |
| 10 | Mekelle Kenema | 38 | 1.10 | 1.17 | -0.07 | 50 | 41 | -9 |
| 11 | Ethiopian Medhin | 36 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 49 | 43 | -6 |
| 12 | Ethiopia Nigd Bank | 37 | 1.13 | 1.18 | -0.05 | 49 | 44 | -5 |
| 13 | Mebrat Hayl | 36 | 1.12 | 1.16 | -0.04 | 48 | 50 | +2 |
| 14 | Welwalo Adigrat Uni | 37 | 1.03 | 1.10 | -0.07 | 48 | 45 | -3 |
| 15 | Arba Minch Kenema | 37 | 1.12 | 1.20 | -0.08 | 48 | 34 | -14 |
| 16 | Sheger Ketema | 35 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 0.00 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 17 | Dire Dawa Kenema | 37 | 1.08 | 1.18 | -0.10 | 47 | 42 | -5 |
| 18 | Hadiya Hosaena | 38 | 1.04 | 1.34 | -0.30 | 44 | 48 | +4 |
| 19 | Awassa Kenema | 35 | 1.07 | 1.24 | -0.18 | 43 | 45 | +2 |
| 20 | Shire Endaselassie | 36 | 0.95 | 1.24 | -0.29 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Matches and fixtures
Results and upcoming matches - switch rounds with arrows or the list.
Competition fixtures
Round 3
FAQ
How many teams play in Ethiopia Premier League?
The 2025/2026 season of Ethiopia Premier League includes 20 teams.
When does the 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League season runs from 18 October 2025 to 5 July 2026.
How many matchweeks does the Ethiopia Premier League season have?
The 2025/2026 Ethiopia Premier League season spans 38 matchweeks.
Who leads the Ethiopia Premier League table?
Sidama Bunna leads Ethiopia Premier League with 68 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Nigd Bank has the strongest attack in Ethiopia Premier League, scoring 1.18 goals per match.
Which team has the best defence in Ethiopia Premier League?
Sidama Bunna concedes the fewest goals in Ethiopia Premier League, 0.61 per match.
How many goals are scored on average in Ethiopia Premier League?
Ethiopia Premier League averages 1.78 goals per match.
How often does Over 2.5 land in Ethiopia Premier League?
Over 2.5 lands in 28% of Ethiopia Premier League matches.
How often do both teams score in Ethiopia Premier League?
BTTS lands in 40% of Ethiopia Premier League matches.
Do home teams have an advantage in Ethiopia Premier League?
Home teams win 31% of matches in Ethiopia Premier League.