In the opening round of the Ethiopian Premier League, Awassa City edged Gamo Chencha 2-1 at home. The hosts struck first in the opening minute, but the visitors levelled before half-time. A second-half goal secured the win for Awassa City. Both sides had equal possession, yet the hosts claimed both corners and launched twice as many dangerous attacks. Six yellow cards for Awassa City and one for the visitors reflected a hard-fought contest.

Bookmakers price the probability of over 1.5 goals at 65 %. Awasa City average 1.0 goal scored and 1.4 conceded, Gamo Chencha 0.0 scored and 1.0 conceded. Expected total goals in the match: around 2.0.

Probability of Awasa City win: 49 %, draw: 34 %, Gamo Chencha win: 17 %.