Slimane vs Metlaoui Prediction: Road team will not lose

Tunisia Ligue Professionnelle 1 encounter between Slimane and Metlaoui will take place at Stade de Soliman. In their last meeting, the visiting Metlaoui secured a win at their home venue. Can Slimane take advantage of their turf? I will provide a full match preview below and make betting opportunities available. 

Slimane

Slimane are coming off a league defeat against Stade Tunisien and will hope to do better here. In a game that ended 0-2, Slimane conceded in each half, with Ousamane Ouattara and Bilel Mejri netting for their opponent. However, Slimane have suffered defeat three times in their last five games. The first two came against Monastir and Zarzis, with the two encounters ending with an identical score of 1-0. Slimane have failed to win any of their last seven home matches. In that run, this team lost four and drew three. In the league standings, Slimane are seated 13th with 12 points, scoring ten goals and conceding 18. 

Metlaoui

Metlaoui showed character and competitiveness once again the previous weekend against US Tataouine and will hope to keep things rolling. Away from home, this team secured a win in an encounter that ended 0-3, extending their unbeaten run to four games. In that game, Mohamed Faleh scored a brace in the first half to give this team a solid lead before the second half, with Yosri Arfaoui sealing maximum points. Heading into this game, Metlaoui's last defeat on the road was against Club Africain. The visitors have won their last two road matches and failed to concede. Metlaoui have 21 points from 15 matches this season, which positions them 7th in the standings as they are ten points adrift of the top three teams. 

Expert Betting Tips

This is going to be a close contest, and the chances of either side winning will depend on how well they approach this game. While Slimane have been inconsistent, Metlaoui have consistently shown their desire to win and readiness to compete. Yet, looking at how their past meetings have ended, I do not see Metlaoui having an easy task despite their competitiveness away from home in recent times. Yet, at home, I do not see Slimane winning. 

The first option is a draw no bet for Metaloui with odds at 1.83 on Bet365

The second option is a first-half draw, as I expect a quiet start from the two sides with odds at 1.96 on 1Xbet

The last option will be for both teams not to score with odds at 1.63 on Betway