US Monastir vs AS Gabes Prediction: The hosts will exert dominance over their guests

After back-to-back defeats in the league, US Monastir will start life under coach Fawzi El Banzarti when they face off against AS Gabes Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium on Sunday. The hosts will be keen to bounce back from their recent woes against an uninspiring opponent tomorrow. 

US Monastir (6th)

Last five matches: WDWLL

The hosts suffered back-to-back league losses for the first time since May 2023. For this reason, coach Mohamed Sahli was relieved of his duty as Fawzi El Banzarti filled the void. After their (0-2) home loss against Esperance ST, US Monastir failed to impress against ten men Etoile du Sahel, bowing to another defeat. US Monastir conceded from the spot-kick and were presented with an opportunity to level when their opponents were reduced to men in the 38th minute, unfortunately, they failed to take their chances.

US Monastir have picked up thirty-three points from a combined fifty-one, scoring twenty and conceding nine. 

US Monastir have won six, lost once, and drawn twice on their ground this season. 

AS Gabes (13th)

Last five games: DDLLL

The guests have been in poor shape lately, heading here with three consecutive defeats. AS Gabes head here with a slim loss at home against a struggling Olympique Beja team. It was a terrible defeat coupled with the game they lost against nine men CS Sfaxien. 

The visitors have secured two points over their last five matches in the division. AS Gabes have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine of their last ten league matches.

AS Gabes have picked up fourteen points from a combined fifty-one, scoring thirteen and conceding twenty-one. 

They have lost seven, won once, and drawn a game on the road this season.

Interesting Facts

Over their previous ten meetings, US Monastir have won five while AS Gabes have managed two wins and three games ending in a tie. 

US Monastir are unbeaten over their last four league meetings against AS Gabes. 

Expert Betting Tips

US Monastir come into this fixture with a new coach after parting ways with their former manager. Fawzi El Banzarti will lead US Monastir for the third time in his managerial career and he has been saddled with the duty of ensuring US Monastir returns to the continental tournament. 

The hosts were below par in their last two games after fifteen consecutive run without a loss. US Monastir will definitely win here and looking at the guests' recent run, we might likely see a win and over 1.5 goals from the hosts for 1.70 at (Betway).

I also think the hosts will get off to a flying start and probably get a halftime victory for 1.71 at (Bet365).

This game will likely produce more goals after the break for 2.22 at (1xbet).

Good luck!