Sidi Bouzid vs Metlaoui Prediction: Expect goals in this matchup

In the Ligue Professionnelle 1 of Tunisia, Sidi Bouzid will host Metlaoui at the Stade Municipal 17 Décembre.

In their prior games, Sidi Bouzid defeated Hammam-Sousse, lost to Métlaoui, CA Bizertin, and Stade Tunisien, and drew with Soliman. In those matches, Sidi Bouzid scored four goals, while six were allowed. In this league season, Sidi Bouzid averaged 0.64 goals per game. EO Sidi Bouzid struggles to hold onto the ball, with only 46.17% possession on average this season.

Métlaoui comes into this match having won one of their recent matches against Sidi Bouzid, lost to Hammam-Sousse, Slimane, and played to a draw with Stade Tunisien, CA Bizertin. The away club had a goal-scoring ratio of 4 to 6 in those matches. Métlaoui averaged 1 goal scored and 1.21 goals allowed per game when playing away. Métlaoui's average ball possession rate for the season is 46.00%, which isn't very good.

In the recent five meetings between these sides, Métlaoui swept each. In the head-to-head matches, Sidi Bouzid managed to score five goals, while Métlaoui managed to score fourteen.

Going into this match, both of these teams are in a bad position. However, we expect a porous defense to let in goals.