Esperance ST vs US Monastir Prediction: The visitors stand no chance here

ON SUNDAY, Esperance ST will host US Monastir in a highly anticipated clash at the Stade Hammadi Agrebi Stadium. Both teams are among the top contenders for the Tunisian Ligue One title this season, and this game promises to be a thrilling encounter.

The Blood and Gold are one of the best sides in the league this season and have started this round with a win. Esperance ST's opening game ended in (a 1-2) away victory against USBen Guardene despite conceding first. Anice Badri inspired his team to a comeback after scoring twice. They wrapped up premier league group A with just a defeat in fourteen games and secured the top spot. Esperance ST are the most successful team in this competition and have won it fifteen (15) times.

Esperance ST haven’t lost at home this season; they have won seven and drawn once.

The home team head here after defeating US Tataouine (1-0) on their ground. Zied Aloui scored the only goal that gave his side their first victory of the season. US Monastir finished above US Ben Guerdane in Group B of the Tunisian League and lost three in all fourteen games. US Monastir gave the champions a run for their money last season, and we expect the same rivalry between them in this campaign.

US Monastir were the second-best away side in the just concluded group B premiership with five wins and two defeats.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In their last ten meetings in the league, Esperance ST have won ten games, while US Monastir have won once. The previous meeting between the two teams ended in a (3-2) win for US Monastir.

With their form this season, it’s clear that both teams have had their fair share of success in this fixture. However, Esperance ST have had the upper hand in recent meetings, and they will be hoping to continue their dominance over US Monastir in this game. The home side hardly concede; bet on Esperance to win for 1.60.

We expect a close contest here with a total of under 2.5 goals for 1.40.

The home side might even secure a halftime win for 2.30.

Good luck!