Esperance ST vs Olympique Beja Prediction: A win is nonnegotiable for the hosts against their guests

Esperance ST are presented with an opportunity to close the gap at the top of the log when they host a winless Olympique Beha at the Stade Olympique Hamadi Agrebi Stadium on Wednesday. This is a crucial game for the hosts, who must win all their remaining outstanding matches to retain the top spot. 

Esperance ST (5th)

Last five games: DWDWW

Al Taraji have been up and doing lately, and after their decent run of eight games without a defeat, we expect a positive outcome in this clash. Esperance ST's last game in the league was (0-1) victory over Sportif Sfaxien on the road. Since then, they have picked up six points from a combined nine in their CAF Champions League campaign. 

Esperance ST have played two league games without defeat, keeping clean sheets in both games. They presently sit in fifth place on the log, eight points behind the top of the log. 

Esperance ST have won three and drawn three games over their previous six home matches. 

Olympique Beja (8th)

Last five games: LDLLD

The visitors are in a dire straits and if nothing changes for them, they might be on their way to Division Two. Olympique Beja have failed to win any of their last ten games, heading here with a (0-2) loss against Etoile du Sahel on their home turf. 

This is how things can quickly change in football, as a side tipped to challenge for the title at the start of the campaign have now gone ten games without a breakthrough. Tarek Jarraya’s men dropped to the eighth spot on the standings, ten points ahead of the relegation zone. 

Olympique Beja have won three of their last six games on the road, scoring four and conceding four. 

Interesting Facts 

Over their previous ten meetings, Olympique Beja have won twice while Esperance ST have managed six victories and two games ending in a share of the spoils. 

Esperance ST have scored first in five of their last seven league meetings against Olympique Beja. 

Expert Betting Tips

Romanian coach Laurentiu Reghecampf has re-fired Esperance, as they have lost just once in thirteen games since his arrival. Esperance ST will be fully focused on their league games after successful qualification for the CAF Champions League knockout round. They have been juggling both competitions in recent months, which has hampered their progress in the league.

They’ll face off against a soulless Olympique Beja, who lost at home and received a red card in a recent game. The guests have been below par lately and they will likely defend all through against Esperance ST.

Al Taraji have enough technical players to unlock their opponent's defense, and even though the likely outcome is for them to win, I’ll settle for a halftime victory for Esperance at (Bet365).

I also think the hosts will win and score more than a goal for 1.70 at (Betway).

Esperance ST are one of the best teams in the division, and to retain the top spot, they’ll have to win all their outstanding matches; bet on a correct score of (3-0) for 7.30 at (Bet365).

Good luck!