CS Sfaxien vs ES Metlaoui Prediction: The hosts will aim to close the gap at the top of the log

CS Sfaxien will face off against ES Metlaoui at the Stade Taieb Mhiri Stadium on Friday. The hosts are back on their feet, having gone three games without defeat, while the visitors will hope for a point at least here.

CS Sfaxien

Last four games: LLDWW

The Arabian Juventus were unbeaten in their last three games and marched here with a slim (0-1) against US Tataouine. Aleddine Ghram scored from the penalty spot to secure his side their fifth win of the season.

New coach Nabil Kouki has finally settled down with two wins, a draw, and a defeat since his appointment.

CS Sfaxien rely so much on their home support to secure points in this competition. The Arabian Juventus have been in terrific form of late, and a win here will take them closer to the top of the log.

ES Metlaoui

Last five games: LDDDL

The visitors have now gone five games without a win as they head here with (0-2) defeat on their own turf against Esperance ST. The loss ended their three games unbeaten run, and they are now seven points away from playing in the championship round.

ES Metlaoui have lost twice and drawn two games on the road this season, scoring five while conceding seven.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous twenty meetings, ES Metlaoui have won three while Sportif Sfaxien have won fifteen and four games ending in a tie. ES Metlaoui have been a tough nut to crack on the road this season, as their last two defeats ended with a correct score of (3-2) against the two best teams in the division. On the opposing end, Sportif Sfaxien have lost once on their ground this season. The hosts have no injury concerns going into this encounter, and with back-to-back wins in recent games, we expect them to be stronger here.

The visitors are capable of getting goals; bet on BTTS for 2.71.

The hosts will likely get a halftime win here for 1.92.

Good luck!