ES Zarzis vs AS Slimane Prediction: The hosts are well motivated for this evenly contested fixture

On Saturday, ES Zarzis will face off against AS Slimane at the Mustafa League Stadium, hoping to maintain their four-game unbeaten run. The guests who rarely lose on the road will strive to at least pick up a point against a solid home team. 

ES Zarzis (4th)

Last five matches: LDWDD

The home side have struggled lately as they head here with another stalemate on their turf. It was another disappointing defensive performance as they conceded more than a goal on their home ground for the second time this season. In their (2-2) stalemate against US Ben Guerdane, ES Zarzis had everything available for them to secure the maximum points, especially when their opponents were reduced to ten men in the 70th minute; unfortunately, they couldn’t take their chances. 

For a newly promoted team, ES Zarzis have been one of the best sides this campaign. ES Zarzis have picked twenty-five points from a combined thirty-nine, scoring eighteen and conceding ten. 

ES Zarzis have drawn a game, won five and lost once over their last seven home games. 

AS Slimane (13th)

Last five games: LLDLW

The visiting teams have been below par lately, but they march here following a five-star performance against US Tataouine on the road. After seven games without a breakthrough, AS Soliman scored three times against a struggling US Tataouine away from home to secure just their second win in thirteen games. Before then, they lost narrowly against US Monastir on their home ground, conceding a late goal. 

AS Soliman have kept two clean sheets over their last six matches, and there is a serious concern about their performance in front of goal. AS Soliman have picked up twelve points from a combined thirty-nine, scoring ten and conceding fifteen. 

AS Slimane have won twice, lost two and drawn three on the road this campaign. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous five meetings, AS Slimane have won twice while ES Zarzis have recorded a win and two games ending in a tie. The guests have lost twice on the road this season, picking up nine points from a combined twenty-seven. It was not a bad run when they actually played some top teams. On the other hand, ES Zarzis were not at their best defensively in their recent game, and they can’t afford to switch off at any time in this game. 

ES Zarzis will be without their second-best player, Achref Jebri, who returned to his parent club after a number of goals and assists for the hosts. His absence will be felt, but not so much as they acquired his replacement already. 

The hosts have been below par at the back in recent games, and something tells me the guests might likely get a goal here; bet on BTTS for 2.50.

ES Zarzis can’t afford to drop points in this game, and we expect them to win and score more than a for 2.04.

This game will end in favour of the hosts before the break for 1.86.

Good luck!