Esperance ST vs US Monastir Prediction: Both teams will be pleased with a point apiece

On Friday, Esperance ST will play their final home game against US Monastir at the Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi Stadium. The hosts can be crowned champions with a win here, while the guests can open up the title race if they amass the maximum points. 

Esperance ST (1st)

Last five games: DDLWW

Al Taraji won back-to-back games for the first time since March, going five points clear at the top of the log. Esperance ST scored twice while Club Africain responded once as Al Taraji carted away the maximum points away from home. Al Taraji could become the champions again with just a point here, having lost once in their previous eight league games.

The Gold and Blood have won three and drawn one of their last four games at home. 

US Monastir (2nd)

Last five games: DDDWW

Mohamed Kouki's men moved to the second spot on the log following their victory over CS Sfaxien. Chiheb Jbeli scored with the last kick of the game to see off ten men Sportif Sfaxien. US Monatsir have now won back-to-back games in the league and are gearing up to play in the CAF Champions League. 

US Monastir have found the back of the net seven times in this competition, conceding two times as well over their previous eight matches. 

US Monastir have sold their highest goalscorer, Boubacar Traore which has hindered their ability to get goals in this competition. The visiting side's hope is to make the top two in the championship group after failing to finish in the top four last season. 

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, Esperance ST have won thirteen while US Monastir have recorded four wins and three matches ending in a tie. The hosts have dominated this encounter over the years, but a lot is at stake for the visitors. Esperance ST head here without a defeat at home over their last four league matches and are on the verge of retaining the League title. On the other hand, US Monastir will be keen to keep up their momentum, having played six matches without defeat. 

The hosts will eventually win the league regardless, and a point here will come in handy for both teams. With a share of the spoils, Esperance ST will win the league while US Monastir will finish second on the log; bet on BTTS for 2.25.

We expect both teams to play out over 2.5 goals for 2.62.

Esperance ST will get the halftime win here for 2.40.

Good luck!