US Monastir vs Esperance ST Prediction: The home side won’t taste defeat here

On Sunday, US Monastir will square off with Esperance ST at the Stade Mustapha Ben Janet Stadium. Their last meeting ended in a five-goal thriller; however, we expect fewer goals in this matchup.

Last five games: LLWDW

The home team have not had a great start to this round; they have won three, drawn two games, and lost three. They are unbeaten over their last three matches, winning twice while sharing the spoils once. More recently, they scored four times to cart away the maximum points on the road against US Tataouine. US Monastir gave the champions a run for their money last season but have been below average this season.

US Monastir have lost once and won twice at home this season.

Last five games: WLLWW

The Blood and Gold have not been able to replicate last season’s form and have managed four victories since the commencement of this round. Esperance ST returned to winning ways scoring three times to beat US Tataouine. More recently, they scored twice in the final minute to secure all the points against US Ben Guerdane. Esperance ST have scored seven times in their last five matches, picking up nine points from a combined fifteen. Esperance ST are the most successful team in this competition and have won it fifteen (15) times. Esperance have lost three and won once on the road in this round.

Their last twenty meetings have seen US Monastir with three wins while Esperance ST have won thirteen times and four games ending in a draw. US Monastir are in a good mood, having gone four games without a defeat. Esperance, on the other hand, are gradually improving following their recent woes. This is the visiting side's real test since signing a new coach, and we think it’s too early for them to adhere to the coach's tactics; bet on home to score first for 2.38.

We expect the home side to win either half for 1.96.

The visitors will struggle here but are expected to get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.50.

Good luck!