ES Zarzis FC vs US Monastir Prediction: Opportunity for the hosts to flip the script as usual and reduce the deficit at the top

Thursday will witness a clash of titans as ES Zarzis and US Monastir lock horns in a crucial game at the Mustafa League Stadium. With the hosts eyeing their third consecutive league win, this match is a pivotal moment in the title race. The victor of this contest could potentially seal the Tunisian League title in the long run, adding an extra layer of significance to this already intense battle.

ES Zarzis (4th)

Last five matches: LWLWW

Ghazi Ghrairi men moved to fourth place on the log following their phenomenal victory over Etoile du Sahel on the road. The home side defied all odds when they scored once just before the league and protected the lead with their lives. ES Zarzis, who got promoted this season, have been on fire. The result leaves the title race open as they are just five points behind the top of the log. 

For a newly promoted team, ES Zarzis have been one of the best sides this campaign, and they have won three of their last four matches. 

ES Zarzis have picked forty-seven points from a combined seventy-two, scoring twenty-nine and conceding twenty. ES Zarzis have drawn a game, won ten, and lost once over their last twelve home games. 

US Monastir (3rd)

Last five matches: WWWDW

Fawzi El Benzarti’s men returned to winning ways, scoring once against Olympique Beja to secure the maximum points. It wasn’t one of their best displays; however, they got the job done as Hazem Mestouri increased his tally to twelve in the league. This was after they failed to take advantage of ten men Sfaxien as they settled for a toothless stalemate. 

The guests are now three points adrift of the top of the log, and a win here could see them claim the top place. US Monastir have picked up fifty points from a combined seventy-two, scoring thirty-five and conceding nine. 

US Monastir have won four, lost once, and drawn six on the road this season. 

Expert Betting Tips

As we look back at their previous encounters, US Monastir has secured three wins, while ES Zarzis has claimed victory twice, with five matches ending in a draw. ES Zarzis enters this fixture on the back of a resounding away win, a testament to their strength since the league began. With this victory, they have closed the gap to the league leaders to just six points, with a game in hand. ES Zarzis has shown their mettle at home, and they are determined to bag all the points in this crucial match.

This evenly contested game will be played with great intensity and caution, as both teams will most definitely strive to avoid defeat. This fixture hardly produces goals, as their last five meetings have ended in under 1.5 goals. Even though US Monastir are one of my favorite teams in the Tunisian league and have the best defense, I think they’ll struggle against ES Zarzis, who will be more than determined to avoid defeat. 

I think I will support a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals here for 1.91 at (Betway).

ES Zarzis can’t afford to drop points in this game, and I expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.79 at (1xbet).

This game will produce less than a goal as both teams will prioritize defense; bet on total under 1.5 goals for 2.08 at (Bet365).

Good luck!