Metlaoui vs CS Sfaxien Prediction: A low-scoring encounter expected to go in the visitors’ favour

Métlaoui Municipal Stadium will be the venue for this round of Tunisia Ligue Professionnelle 1 encounter between Metlaoui and CS Sfaxien. The two teams suffered a defeat the previous time out. Which side wins in this encounter?

Metlaoui

Metlaoui's last league game was against Club Africain, and they suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 3-0, Metlaoui were only one goal behind at halftime, with Bassem Srarfi putting their opponent in the lead. However, second-half strikes from Adem Garreb and Ghaith Zaalouni were enough to see this side's unbeaten run end. 

Metlaoui head into this game with one win in their last five games, coming against EGS Gafsa. In other encounters, they lost to Gabes while drawing Ben Guerdane and JS Omrane. This season, Metlaoui have 11 [points, scored seven goals and conceded 10, leaving them seated 11th. 

CS Sfaxien

CS Sfaxien are coming off a CAF Confederation encounter, and they suffered a defeat. In a game that ended 2-1, CS Sfaxien saw a third-minute lead from Hazem Haj Hassen overturned by Denis Kibu's brace to a defeat. 

In the meantime, the visiting team has faced defeat twice in their last five matches. In that run, they lost to Bravos do Maquis, and Constantine. In the meantime, they picked up wins over US Tataouine and Slimane, ending 2-0 and 1-4. This season, CS Sfaxien have 17 points accumulated from 10 matches. In those games, they scored 13 goals while conceding 6 as they sit 7th. 

Head-Head Statistics

Metlaoui won two of the last five matches of this fixture. CS Sfaxien won three in that run. Two of their last five matches ended with more than two goals. This fixture has not ended in a draw since 2018. 

Expert Betting Tips

This will be a close game, but I expect a clear winner. CS Sfaxien have struggled in their last matches and have been decent in the league. While Metlaoui have been decent lately, their encounter against Club Africain was a tough one. The two teams have to give their best, and while this could be a low-scoring one, a bet on the visiting team to win is a good option.