Etoile du Sahel vs CA Bizertin Prediction: A difficult matchup for the home side

Etoile du Sahel will hope to bounce back from their recent defeat when they face off against CA Bizertin at the Sousse Olympic Stadium on Saturday. In their attempt to return to winning ways, the hosts must be careful against the guests who have been in excellent form lately. 

Etoile du Sahel (3rd)

Last five games: WWWWL

After a run of fifteen games without a loss, Etoile du Sahel succumbed to a (3-0) defeat against Esperance ST. It was a total disappointment for their fans as they watched their team being battered by the same opponent over and over again. They conceded three unanswered goals as they missed a penalty kick. 

Before then, Mohamed Mkacher's men were firing on all cylinders in the league, winning seven straight matches. 

The hosts have been in formidable form, with their attacking prowess on full display. Etoile du Sahel have picked up forty-five points from a combined sixty-six, scoring thirty-two and conceding seventeen goals. 

Etoile du Sahel have won six, drawn a game, and lost three over their last ten games at home. 

CA Bizertin (10th)

Last five matches: WDLWW

The guests have been on fire lately, heading here with back-to-back defeats against Esperance ST and ES Zarzis. More recently, they returned from a goal down to score four times against such a strong opponent. This was after the defeated Esperance ST on their home turf, becoming just the second team to have done that in the league this campaign. 

With just a loss in their last six matches, CA Bizertin seem to be back on their feet. CA Bizertin have picked up twenty-three points from their last twenty-two games, scoring nineteen and conceding twenty-two. 

Sofine Hidpussi's men have been devent at home, settling for five ties, winning four games, and losing twice in their last eleven home matches. 

Interesting Facts

Etoile du Sahel have won five while CA Bizertin have recorded two wins and three games ending in a tie over their previous ten meetings.

A BTTS have surfaced in six of their last eight meetings.

Etoile du Sahel have been winning at halftime in four of their last five meetings. 

Expert Betting Tips

Etoile du Sahel suffered a shocking loss against their arch-rival, conceding three times without finding the back of the net. It’s not something new, as Esperance ST have won nine consecutive matches against them. They’ll be ready to respond positively against CA Bizertin, who have been pretty decent lately. 

There’s no time for the hosts to keep beating themselves up after their recent performance, and another slip-up here could cost them in the long run. This is a difficult game, but one thing is sure here: both teams will get a goal apiece. The pressure is on the home team, who would seriously strive to avoid back-to-back defeats. 

I'm backing the hosts to return to winning ways, but they won’t be able to keep a clean sheet; bet on a home win or draw and BTTS for 3.05 at (Betway).

I’m confident this game will produce more than two goals; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals for 2.50 at (Bet365).

Etoile du Sahel are the favorites in this fixture due to their momentum, and I’m sure it will come easy; bet on a home halftime over 0.5 goals for 1.75 at (1xbet).

Good luck!