Esperance ST vs Etoile du Sahel Prediction: The Tunisia Classico will witness goals

The stage is set for one of the biggest games in the history of Tunisian Football at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi on Wednesday, as Esperance ST lock horns against Etoile du Sahel. For the home side, a win here means they remain at the top with a three-point game, while a win for the guests will see them leapfrog Al Taraji on the standings. The Tunisian Classico promises to be intriguing as both sides fight for supremacy over their rivals. 

Esperance ST (1st)

Last five games: WWWWL

The Blood and Gold side have not had it easy in the last three games, even though they have won twice and lost once. After struggling to win their previous two games, Esperance ST was exposed against CA Bizertin on the road. The defeat was inspired by their terrible performance at the back as they conceded an own goal and a penalty to give out all the points. Key midfielder Guenuchi and young defender Koussay Smiri were shown red cards just before their game against arch-rival Etoile du Sahel. Before then, Al Taraji had to fight tooth and nail to secure a win against ES Zarzis and ES Metlaoui. 

Esperance ST, who had won six consecutive league games, keeping clean sheets in three, was handed their first loss in sixteen games. They presently sit at the top of the log, tied on points with second place. Esperance ST have won six and drawn four on their ground this season. 

Player to Watch (Achref Jebri): The striker whose loan journey was cut short during the January transfer window had been a key figure in the Esperance ST team. He’s very dangerous and will cause the guests so much trouble tomorrow. 

Etoile du Sahel (2nd)

Last five games: WWWWW

The Red and White side have been phenomenal this season and might finally secure the Ligue One title despite their poor start to the campaign. Etoile du Sahel occupy the second spot with forty five points from a possible sixty-three and are joint top on the log. Recently, Etoile du Sahel secured all the points against ES Metlaoui despite having ten men on the pitch. Mohamed Mkacher's men are firing on all cylinders in the league, heading here with seven successive victories. 

The hosts have been in formidable form, with their attacking prowess on full display. Etoile du Sahel fans have been starved of such momentum for a very long time. 

Etoile du Sahel have won eight, drawn two games, and lost once over their last eleven away games.

Player to Watch (Firas Chaouat): The striker has been the most consistent player for the guests, and he surely has a goal or two in this encounter. 

Interesting Facts

Esperance ST have won eight and drawn twice against Etoile du Sahel in their last ten meetings.

Esperance have won five consecutive matches against Etoile du Sahel. 

Esperance ST are unbeaten in thirteen league games against Etoile du Sahel. 

Etoile du Sahel are without a clean sheet in five consecutive matches against Esperance ST. 

Expert Betting Tips

Esperance ST continue to ride on the struggle bus lately despite two wins and a loss. Their recent game was a slap in the face as they were defeated by CA Bizertin. It was a total defensive disaster, as they conceded an own goal and a penalty while receiving two red cards. On the other hand, Etoile du Sahel have been up and running, and their last defeat was against Esperance ST in November 2024. 

This is not the sort of game that any side would switch off at any point during the match. Over the years, Esperance ST have intimidated Etoile du Sahel, and history could repeat itself tomorrow. This is different from a regular game as both sides understand the gravity of this Classico. 

Esperance ST haven’t lost to Etoile du Sahel in the last thirteen games, but with two key players out of this encounter after receiving red cards a few days ago, the guests might stand a better chance here. This is the only time where Etoile du Sahel can break the jinx of five consecutive losses, and the fact that Al Taraji have conceded at halftime in five consecutive home games, I expect the guests to score at halftime here for 2.40 at (1xbet).

This game won’t deny us goals, as Esperance ST will be keen to exert dominance against their arch-rival. The likely outcome here is for both teams to settle for a stalemate, and I think a home win or draw and BTTS will surface here for 2.80 at (Betway).

I also expect to see more than two goals here for 2.50 at (Bet365).

Good luck!