Esperance ST FC vs ES Metlaoui FC Prediction: A win is nonnegotiable for the hosts against their guests

Esperance ST are presented with a great opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the log when they face off against ES Metlaoui FC at the Stade Olympique Hamadi Agrebi Stadium on Wednesday. Their last meeting ended in a shocking (1-1) stalemate even though ES Metlaoui were reduced to ten men, and I think Al Taraji will be motivated to avenge tomorrow. 

Esperance ST (1st)

Last five games: DWWWW

Al Taraji extended their lead at the top following their slim (0-1) victory over Stade Tunisien on the road. Esperance ST have been at their very best lately, improving their gameplay in every single match they have featured in. Esperance ST pulled off a surprise stunt on the road, scoring once to cart away all the points against a title contender. 

Esperance ST have been up and running lately, and after their decent run of nine games without a defeat, we expect a positive outcome in this clash. 

Al Taraji have won four consecutive league games, keeping clean sheets in three. They presently sit at the top of the log, two points above the second place.

Esperance ST have won four and drawn four games over their previous eight home matches. 

ES Metlaoui (7th)

Last five matches: DWLDW

Imed Ben Younes' men have been struggling to find consistency with wins from their last five matches, although they have recorded five victories across their previous nine. More recently, they scored once against a solid ES Zarzis at home in a highly competitive game. It wasn’t an easy result, as their opponent were more than eager to get an equaliser. The result happened after their (0-0) toothless stalemate against Stade Tunisien at home. 

ES Metlaoui have drawn the second joint-most games since the league began, and they are more than happy picking up a point than losing the game. 

ES Matlaoui have scored fourteen goals this season, of which 90% was on their ground, and they have found the back of the net once over their last three matches. 

ES Metlaoui have won twice, lost five and drawn twice away from home this season.

Interesting Facts 

Over their previous ten meetings, Esperance ST have managed seven while ES Metlaoui have recorded a win and two games ended in a share of the spoils.

ES Metlaoui FC are without a clean sheet in eight consecutive meetings against Esperance ST.

Expert Betting Tips

Esperance ST are on a remarkable run of form, especially since their (1-1) stalemate against a struggling Olympique Beja side. Their recent away victory is a testament to their unwavering determination to retain the Tunisian Ligue One title. On the other hand, ES Metlaoui have only shown character against teams below them and not the top four sides. 

Esperance ST are expected to dominate this encounter, but their recent home form hasn't been impressive. The hosts are known for their counter-press, maintaining possession and overloading their wings. Having said that, ES Metlaoui are a dead ball specialist, which suggests they might actually get a goal or two in this encounter. 

I expect Al Taraji to exert dominance over the guests, but I’m not sure they’ll keep a clean sheet; bet on a home win and BTTS for 3.95 at (Betway).

I also expect to see the hosts win before the break for 1.60 at (Bet365).

I also think both halves will witness a goal apiece for 2.80 at (1xbet).

Good luck!