- 28 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Arba Minch City FC, 1-2, Lose
- 19 May 2026, Bahir Dar Kenema FC vs Defence Force SC, 1-1, Draw
- 14 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi, 4-0, Win
- 09 May 2026, Ethiopia Bunna SC vs Defence Force SC, 1-1, Draw
- 04 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Adama City FC, 0-0, Draw
- 04 June 2026, Wolaita Dicha vs Negelle Arsi, 0-0, Draw
- 21 May 2026, Negelle Arsi vs Suhul Shire FC, 0-0, Draw
- 14 May 2026, Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi, 4-0, Lose
- 11 May 2026, Negelle Arsi vs Diredawa City, 3-0, Win
- 06 May 2026, Welwalo Adigrat University FC vs Negelle Arsi, 1-2, Win
Defence Force SC asserted control from the opening, taking the lead at 6:54 and never relinquishing it. The 4-0 finish reflects both clinical finishing and a cohesive defensive performance that restricted Negelle Arsi throughout.
The scoring pattern shows a decisive second-half surge: the second goal arrived just after halftime at 46:39, then two more finishes at 64:18 and 77:38 sealed the result. This sequence indicates a sustained attacking intent and a successful adjustment after the break.
Defence Force SC kept Negelle Arsi off the scoresheet, underscoring a well-organized backline and solid midfield protection. The absence of any red cards reinforces the sense of controlled aggression and disciplined game management.
Fouls favored the home side (24 to 18), while Defence Force collected five yellows to Arsi’s three, suggesting a high-intensity approach that remained within refereeing tolerance. The higher foul count aligns with a pressing, proactive style that pressured the away team into hurried decisions.
Set-piece and off-ball analysis shows Negelle Arsi earning more corners (5) and more offsides (8) than Defence Force (3 corners, 5 offsides). The imbalance in offside calls points to more aggressive forward runs by Arsi that were often timed poorly against a compact home defense.
From a tactical teamwork perspective, Defence Force’s execution of a compact structure and quick transitions proved crucial to the result. Arsi’s higher offside rate highlights timing issues in their attacking movements that prevented meaningful exploitation of the defensive block.
Form Guide
| Lose | 1-2 | Defence Force SC vs Arba Minch City FC | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Bahir Dar Kenema FC vs Defence Force SC | |
| Win | 4-0 | Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Ethiopia Bunna SC vs Defence Force SC | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Defence Force SC vs Adama City FC |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 7:4
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1.4
- Defence Force SC has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:4, scoring 1.4 goals average
| Draw | 0-0 | Wolaita Dicha vs Negelle Arsi | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Negelle Arsi vs Suhul Shire FC | |
| Lose | 4-0 | Defence Force SC vs Negelle Arsi | |
| Win | 3-0 | Negelle Arsi vs Diredawa City | |
| Win | 1-2 | Welwalo Adigrat University FC vs Negelle Arsi |
- PLAYED
- 5
- WINS
- 2
- GOALS
- 5:5
- GOALS / MATCH
- 1
- Negelle Arsi has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 5:5, scoring 1 goals average
Defence Force SC H2H Negelle Arsi
| Home game | Defence Force SC | 4 | 0 | Negelle Arsi | Away game | Premier League | |
| Away game | Defence Force SC | 0 | 2 | Negelle Arsi | Home game | Premier League |
- PLAYED
- 2
- WINS
- 1
- GOALS
- 4:2
- GOALS / MATCH
- 2.00
- In the last two matches that these two sides meet, Defence Force SC overtook Negelle Arsi once
- Defence Force SC won once, lost once
- Teams played two times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 4:2; average goals per match – 2.00
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