Gabes vs Ben Guerdane Prediction: Home turf advantage will be a huge one

In round 12 of the Tunisia Ligue Professionnelle 1, Gabes will play Ben Guerdane at Stade du Zrig. Heading into this fixture, the two teams ended on the losing end the previous time out in the league. Which side will turn things around? Below, I will take a look at the two teams and provide betting opportunities. 

Gabes

Gabes took on Zarzis the previous time out and ended up losing. In that game, Gabes conceded in each half, with Youssef Snana and Ambrose Ochigbo netting for their opponent. 

However, Gabes lost three of their last five games, with two others against Esperance Tunis and Etoile Filante. Yet, Gabes secured wins over CA Bizertin and Metlaoui, which ended 2-1 and 1-0, respectively. 

In the meantime, Gabes have been impressive in home matches, suffering only one defeat. In other encounters, this team secured wins in three games while holding US Monastir to a goalless draw. 

After eleven league matches this season, Gabes have eleven points from 11 matches, averaging a point per game. In those games, Gabes sit the 10th spot and scored ten goals while conceding fifteen. 

Ben Guerdane

Ben Guerdane took on Etoile Filante the previous time out and lost. In a game that ended 1-3, Ben Guerdane saw an early lead from Aymen Mahmoud overturned to a defeat. In fact, their opponent levelled the score from Firas Chaouat's strike before the break before conceding twice in the second half. 

However, prior encounters to that win defeat saw Ben Guerdane go unbeaten in six matches, winning two and drawing four. In fact, they scored five goals in those matches while conceding two. 

Ben Guerdane have ten points accumulated from 11 matches this season. In those matches, this team scored seven goals while conceding eleven, as they sit 12th in the standings. 

Interesting Match Facts

Since 2012 they first met, both teams have had their luck in this game, with Ben Guerdane winning three and Gabes winning two. We witnessed at least three goals in four of the last five matches of this fixture. None of the meetings of this fixture have ended in defeat. 

Expert Betting Tips

The home-turf advantage will be huge in this encounter, and I expect Gabes to take their chances. While Ben Guerdane have lost doing well lately, with just one defeat in recent times, I believe they will be solid in this game, especially with the fact they have netted in the majority of their recent games. While Gabes have been inconsistent, I think they have a chance to change their fortune. Their home matches have been impressive, and I will take them to win. Also, while the two teams have been impressive in front of goal, this game history also have a similar record, and I will back it to end with goals.