Etoile du Sahel vs ES Zarzis Prediction: Mohamed Mkacher's men can’t afford to slow down here

Etoile du Sahel will hope to unseat the league leader when they lock horns against ES Zarzis at the Sousse Olympic Stadium on Sunday. In their attempt to challenge for the Tunisian League title, the hosts must amass all the points here, while the guests will keep pushing for a top-four finish. 

Etoile du Sahel (2nd)

Last five games: WWWLW

The hosts adjusted quickly after their humiliating defeat against arch-rival Esperance ST. Mohamed Mkacher's men scored just once, while one of their goals was chopped off by VAR against CA Bizertin. Even though their opponent threatened them several times, Etoile du Sahel stood their ground to amass all the points. 

The hosts have been in formidable form, with their attacking prowess on full display. Etoile du Sahel have picked up forty-eight points from a combined sixty-nine, scoring thirty-three and conceding seventeen goals. 

Etoile du Sahel have won seven, drawn a game, and lost three over their last ten games at home. 

ES Zarzis (5th)

Last five matches: WLWLW

The visitors returned to winning ways after their disappointing loss against Olympique Beja. ES Zarzis scored once against ten men Olympique Beja, to secure all the points at home. The guests have no issues on their home turf as they have now five consecutive games there. However, it has been a disastrous experience on the road, with three consecutive losses while conceding nine. 

ES Zarzis have not been themselves lately, and with three wins in six matches, they might not finish strong this season despite their impressive record. 

For a newly promoted team, ES Zarzis have been one of the best sides this campaign; unfortunately, they have been below par in recent weeks. ES Zarzis have picked forty-four points from a combined sixty-nine, scoring twenty-eight and conceding twenty. 

ES Zarzis have drawn four games, won three, and lost four over their last eleven away games. 

Interesting Facts

Etoile du Sahel have won seven while ES Zarzis have recorded two wins and a game ending in a tie over their previous ten meetings.

ES Zarzis have failed to keep a clean sheet in three consecutive meetings against Etoile du Sahel.

Expert Betting Tips

Mohamed Mkacher's men bounced back from their terrible display against Esperance ST, although they managed just a goal against their struggling opponent. Tomorrow’s guests will be more challenging as ES Zarzis will be keen to stun them on their ground. 

Etoile du Sahel are very much in control on their ground, and they’ll strive to hand ES Zarzis their fourth consecutive losses on the road. I’m backing the hosts to win and score more than a goal just because ES Zarzis have conceded nine times in three away games; bet on a home win and for 1.65 at (Betway).

I’m confident this game will produce more than two goals; bet on a total of 2.5 goals for 2.50 at (Bet365).

Etoile du Sahel are the favorites in this fixture due to their momentum, and I’m sure it will come easy; bet on a home halftime over 0.5 goals for 1.91 at (1xbet).

Good luck!