CS Sfaxien vs Espérance ST Prediction: Al Taraji will take advantage of their struggling opponent

After a glitch against Stade Tunisien that caused them the maximum points, CS Sfaxien have a more difficult task when they face off against Esperance ST at the Stade Taieb Mhiri Stadium on Sunday. The guests will be keen to take advantage of their uninspiring opponent, and they can’t ask for a better time to play Sfaxien than now, when they have lost four consecutive matches. 

CS Sfaxien (8th)

Last five games: DWWLL

The hosts are in a dire straits, and if nothing is done, they might not finish this campaign well. For the second consecutive game, CS Sfaxien failed to win their game as they were stunned on their home turf by Stade Tunisien. The hosts conceded twice at the break for the first time at home this season and scored a consolation goal in the second half in a (1-2) loss against Stade Tunisien. It was another bad day at the office for CS Sfaxien, who lost their third-season game. 

It has been a terrible run for a quality team like CS Sfaxien. Two wins in ten games in all competitions isn’t acceptable for the hosts, and Andre Santos could probably lose his job if he fails to get anything from this game. 

CS Sfaxien rely so much on their home support to secure points in this competition, and they have lost just a game in seven league matches. 

Esperance ST (5th)

Last five games: WDWDW

Al Taraji bounced back from their recent stalemate on their home turf against an in-form Stade Tunisien. Esperance ST found the back of the net three times to secure the maximum points against EGS Gafsa on the road. This was after they failed to close the gap at the top when they settled for a share of the spoils against their arch-rival Club Africain. 

Normalcy returned as Esperance ST played seven league games without defeat, keeping four clean sheets. They presently sit in fifth place on the log, four points behind the top of the log. 

Esperance ST have won three, lost once and drawn two games over their previous five away fixtures. 

Interesting Facts

Over their previous twenty meetings, CS Sfaxien have won four while Esperance ST have recorded eight victories and eight games ending in a tie. 

Esperance ST are unbeaten against Sfaxien over their last six meetings. 

CS Sfaxien's last five games have produced a BTTS.

Expert Betting Tips

Esperance ST, despite their struggle this campaign, have lost just once on the road in the league. Al Taraji are just four points off the top of the log, and they can’t afford to drop points at this crucial moment. They’ll face off against a CS Sfaxien side who have been below par this campaign.

CS Sfaxien are presently going through an internal crisis, and they have low self-esteem. They’ll have to defend well here as they won’t be able to go toe to toe against the guests. Esperance ST will likely take advantage of their opponent's poor performance and terrible defence, and I think this game will produce more than a goal; bet on an away win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.25.

I also think both teams will get a goal apiece since the guests' defence have been unstable this campaign.

The guests will secure all the points here as they are on the better side. 

Good luck!