US Ben Guerdane vs Esperance ST Prediction: A must-win game for the guests before their continental journey

On Friday, US Ben Guerdane will lock horns against Esperance ST at the Stade de Ben Guerdane. The visitors stand a chance of extending their league wins to three before embarking on their continental journey, while the hosts will be keen to break the jinx of eleven games without a breakthrough against their opponent. 

Last five games: LWDDD

Inconsistency has been the order of the day for the home side, who have won once over their previous ten matches. More recently, they settled for a share of the spoils against ES Metlaoui away from home. The result further confirmed their determination to return to winning ways. They have drawn three consecutive matches in the league against tough opponents. 

US Ben Gurdane have been below par this season compared to the previous and still stand a chance to vacate the relegation spot. They are in the relegation zone, picking up six points from a combined twenty-four. Ben Guerdane lost twice, won once, and drew once at home in this round.

Last five games: DLDWW

After a series of terrible run of form, Esperance ST won back-to-back games for just the second time since the league began. Al Taraji's new coach has hit the ground running, securing two successive wins against tougher opponents. Following their (0-2) victory over Etoile du Sahel, Esperance ST defeated AS Gabes (2-1) on their home turf. Esperance ST have managed four wins in eight starts, scoring twelve and conceding twice. 

The Northern Africans have had one of their worst starts this season, even though they only lost once. 

Esperance ST have won twice, drawn a game, and lost once over their last four games on the road. 

Over their twenty previous meetings, Esperance ST have won fourteen while US Ben Guerdane have recorded two victories and four games ending in a draw. Esperance ST have won their last five games against US Ben Guerdane, scoring eleven while conceding twice. The guests believe they can amass all the points against an inconsistent opponent even though it might not be a smooth sail. 

I think Esperance ST are back on their feet after their recent struggle, and we are trusting them with a win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 1.86.

We also think the guests will get a goal before the break for 1.78.

The hosts will likely get a goal at least here; bet on BTTS for 2.45.

Good luck!