Kidus Giorgis vs Ethiopia Nigd Bank Prediction 25.12.2025 | Ethiopian Premier League

With 31 domestic trophies in their cabinet, Kidus Giorgis remain the most decorated force in Ethiopian football. However, their dominance has waned in recent years, as they have gone two consecutive top-flight seasons without claiming the national title.

Far from the dominant league leaders of past seasons, the Horsemen currently find themselves in a surprising sixth place in the 20-team division, having amassed a modest 16 points from their opening ten matches — five points adrift of the early pace-setters, Sidama Bunna.

In the previous round, Kidus Giorgis squandered a chance to reignite their title challenge, settling for a 1-1 draw. The point came courtesy of a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer from Habtamu Gulilat, underscoring their sharp drop in form and leaving them with just one victory in their last five league outings.

Manager Fasil Tekalegn now faces the task of revitalizing his team’s attacking play, as they have struggled to pose a serious threat in front of goal, scoring only two times across the last five Premier League matches.

On a positive note, the Addis Ababa-based club has no injury or suspension concerns, meaning the manager will have his full squad available for selection.

Currently languishing in a precarious 14th position in the Ethiopian Premier League standings, Ethiopia Nigd Bank approach their daunting clash against the country’s most decorated club carrying a run of form that has been inconsistent, yet increasingly encouraging in recent weeks.

With just two victories recorded from ten league fixtures, the Bankmen have struggled to turn draws into wins — a shortcoming that has left them hovering just above the relegation zone, holding a slim three-point cushion over Welwalo Adigrat, the first side beneath the dreaded dotted line.

That said, there are genuine signs of revival for the visitors. Their most convincing performance of the campaign came last time out, when they dispatched Arba Menche 3-1 in front of their own supporters. That result snapped a five-game winless streak and provided a timely boost of confidence ahead of this stern test.

On the team news front, centre-back Caleb Amankwah returns to contention after serving a one-match suspension and is expected to slot straight back into the defensive unit for Thursday’s encounter.