Esperance ST vs Etoile du Sahel Prediction: The Tunisia Classico will witness fewer goals

ON THURSDAY, Esperance ST will lock horns with Etoile du Sahel at the Stade de Rades Stadium. The Tunisian Classico promises to be intriguing as both sides fight for three points. The home side haven’t won in the last three games, while the visitors remain unbeaten in the previous six matches.

Last five games: WWDDL

The Blood and Gold side have not had it easy in the last three games, with two draws and a defeat. Both ties came against ES Hammam Sousse and CS Sfaxien, respectively, while bowing to their first defeat against Stade Tunisien. Esperance ST have picked up eleven points from a possible eighteen this season, scoring eight while conceding four. Nabil Maaloul's side used to be an attacking team but have failed to maintain their strength this season after selling out most of their star men.

Esperance ST have won twice and drawn once in the last three games.

Last five games: WDWWW

The Red and White side have been phenomenal this season and might finally secure the Ligue One title. Etoile du Sahel occupy the top spot with sixteen points from a possible eighteen and are five points clear. Etoile du Sahel won by just a goal for the first time this season against CS Sfaxien, having scored more than once in the last five. They have scored almost twice as second-placed side Esperance ST and have conceded four times.

Etoile du Sahel are excellent up front with fifteen goals scored already. They have won their last two games on the road, scoring seven while conceding once.

Over the last twenty meetings, Esperance ST have won nine times while Etoile du Sahel have recorded just three wins and eight games ending in a share of the spoils.

Esperance ST continue to ride on the struggle bus, having picked up two points from a possible nine in most recent matches. They have found it very difficult to score this season and sit second on the log. On the other hand, Etoile du Sahel will surely miss the service of Mohammed Dhaoui, who joined Al Ahly a few days ago. Before now, they have been a free-flowing side, scoring for fun. The young magician was the division's highest goal scorer, and we await how they maintain their confidence when they play Esperance tomorrow. This is different from a regular game as both sides understand the gravity of this Classico. Esperance ST haven’t lost to Etoile du Sahel in the last ten home games. We are backing the home side to win or draw and under 3.5 goals for 2.01.

Etoile du Sahel will need help to get a goal here; bet on BTTS No for 1.60.

The home side will defend well and secure all the points here for 1.73.

Good luck!