AS Marsa vs Slimane Prediction: A draw at full time is certain

AS Marsa is set to face Slimane at Stade Abdelaziz Chtioui in this relegation group match of the Tunisia Ligue Professionnelle 1. Let's analyze this upcoming game and formulate a prediction.

In their recent fixtures, AS Marsa secured victories in two matches against Métlaoui and Gafsa, both concluding with a 1-0 scoreline. Conversely, they faced defeats twice against US Tataouine, with an additional loss to Métlaoui. Across these contests, AS Marsa netted a total of 4 goals while conceding 6. Their average goal tally per match in the current league season stands at 0.33. Regarding disciplinary matters, the home team accumulated 21 yellow cards and 2 red cards. Notably, AS Marsa appears to struggle in ball possession, maintaining an average of 47.20% possession in this season.

Slimane comes into this match with two victories in their last five games, prevailing against Olympique Béja and Gafsa. However, the remaining three matches for the visitors ended in defeats against Club Africain, Etoile du Sahel, and Ben Guerdane. Despite these results, Slimane managed to score seven goals while impressively not conceding more than five in the same span. In their away games, Slimane achieved an average of 0.58 goals scored per match and conceded 1.58. The team faced 15 yellow cards and one red card in terms of disciplinary actions. Slimane's ball possession statistics have been modest, with an overall average of 45.10% in this season.

I remain unconvinced by the slightly favorable odds for the hosts. The visiting team appears to be in better form approaching this match, whereas the hosts have faced challenges in securing a victory against Slimane in the past. Consequently, with both teams anticipated to exert considerable effort to avoid defeat, a draw with goals from both sides emerges as a significant possibility. This is particularly noteworthy considering their previous encounters, which have consistently produced at least three goals.