Esperance ST FC vs ES Zarzis FC Prediction: Al Taraji won’t lose back to back games to their guests

Esperance ST will square off against one of the most consistent teams in the league ES Zarzis, as they hope to extend their lead at the top of the standings. The hosts, who have struggled to keep it clean on their ground, must be careful against a highly effective opposition tomorrow. 

Esperance ST (1st)

Last five games: WWWWW

AL Taraji are running riot in the league, exerting dominance on the pitch despite their terrible start to the season. Esperance ST have won five consecutive league matches and are unbeaten in fourteen. More recently, they came from a goal down to amass all the points against ES Metlaoui. As usual, Esperance ST conceded first and had to chase the game; fortunately, they won (3-2). 

Al Taraji extended their lead at the top following their recent victory on their home ground. 

Esperance ST have won five consecutive league games, keeping clean sheets in three. They presently sit at the top of the log, three points above the second place.

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

ES Zarzis (3rd)

Last five matches: WDWLW

The guests returned to winning ways after their shocking (1-0) loss against ES Metlaoui on the road. It was an excellent performance from ES Zarzis who scored once against Club Africain to move to third place on the log. The visitors have shown they are ready to go toe to toe against any team in the division. 

The guest side were unbeaten in seven consecutive league games until their recent loss against ES Metlaoui, although their momentum has dropped lately since the transfer of their best player, Achref Jebri. For a newly promoted team, ES Zarzis have been one of the best sides this campaign. ES Zarzis have picked thirty-nine points from a combined fifty-seven, scoring twenty-three and conceding twelve. 

ES Zarzis have drawn four games, won three, and lost twice over their last nine away games.

Interesting Facts 

Over their previous ten meetings, Esperance ST have managed five wins while ES Zarzis have recorded four victories, and a game ended in a share of the spoils.

Expert Betting Tips

Despite the hosts' dominance in the division over the years, they have always struggled against ES Zarzis. Esperance ST have suffered just a loss in the league this campaign, and it was against ES Zarzis on matchday 5. This is more than just a fixture, as the hosts will be keen to avenge the defeat and secure all the points to extend the lead at the top. 

ES Zarzis have established themselves in the division since their promotion, and they’ll definitely give the hosts a run for their money. 

Esperance ST have been more clinical on the road than their ground and having failed to keep a clean sheet in four consecutive home matches, I expect the guests to find the back of the net. 

Al Taraji are the favorite, and I can’t see them lose back-to-back matches against ES Zarzis, but to be on the safe end, I’ll settle for a home win or draw and BTTS for 2.85 at (Betway).

Esperance ST are expected to start strong, and I hope to see the hosts score before the break for 1.60 at (1xbet).

Both halves will also witness a goal apiece for 2.20 at (Bet365).

Good luck!