US Monastir vs Sportif Sfaxien Prediction: The hosts are expected to get the first goal here

Coach Mohammed Kouki will be in charge of US Monastir for the second time since his appointment against a strong Sportif Sfaxien at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium on Saturday.

Last five games: WWDWL

US Monastir have been remarkable since the season began; however, they succumbed to their first defeat against former league champions Esperance ST. The match, which started off in high gear, turned into chaos for the visitors, who conceded a penalty in the 26th minute. US Monastir lost control of the game as Esperance ST doubled their lead to hand the guests their first defeat since the season began.

Before then, US Monastir won three and drew once, scoring ten while conceding five. Their Senegalese striker Boubacar Traore, who has scored seven times this season, failed to impress in their game against Esperance; however, we are banking on him to get a goal against Sportif Sfaxien.

Last four games: WWWLL

For the second time this season, CS Sfaxien failed to get a goal or win as they were narrowly beaten by Esperance ST at home. CS Sfaxien, who have never lost to Esperance ST in five tries at home, failed to convert their chances and were duly punished in the 83rd minute by the newly acquired Brazilian midfielder Yan Sasse.

The Arabian Juventus have produced beautiful results this season; however, they still need to score in their previous two games.

CS Sfaxien relied so much on their home support to secure points in this competition; however, we expect a more positive approach from them on the road this season.

Over their previous nineteen meetings, both teams have won six times, while six games ended in a share of the spoils. US Monastir made some tactical errors that cost them three points against Esperance ST, while Sportif Sfaxien failed to maintain their excellent run at home against the same opponent. US Monastir will strive to bounce, and even though it’ll be difficult against the guests, we expect them to at least win or draw and score more than once for 2.05.

We expect both teams to get a goal apiece 2.08.

US Monastir are expected to get the first goal here for 1.72.

Good luck!