Etoile du Sahel vs US Monastir Prediction: The hosts are expected to play at their highest level against their guests

After five games without a breakthrough, Etoile du Sahel will face off against US Monastir at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday in the bid to secure their first win of the round. The hosts have gone three games without defeat against the visitors, and with the return of coach Khaled Bin Sassi for Etoile du Sahel, we expect them to maintain their decent run in this fixture. 

Etoile du Sahel (4th)

Last five games: DLDDD

After three consecutive stalemates, Etoile parted ways with coach Ahmed Alajlani. Under his leadership, the host managed just a win in eight games, with the only victory against ES Bouchamma in the Tunisian FA Cup. The hosts head here with a stalemate against Club Africain on their ground as they moved to the fourth spot on the log. 

Etoile du Sahel wrapped up the Tunisian League One at the top of the log, winning seven, sharing the spoils four times, and losing once. However, Etoile du Sahel have not replicated such form in the championship round as they have played five without a win. The Red and White have won once and lost a game in their last two matches on their ground. 

US Monastir (2nd)

Last five games: DLWDD

Mohamed Kouki's men head here with a share of the spoils against Stade Tunisien on the road. US Monastir moved to the second spot after the toothless stalemate and are now six points behind Esperance ST at the top. 

US Monastir have found the back of the net twice in this competition, conceding two times as well over their previous five 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

US Monastir have won five while Etoile du Sahel have managed ten wins and five games ending in a tie over their previous twenty meetings. US Monastir have struggled against the hosts lately as they march here without a victory over their last three meetings. Etoile have laid off their coach and have appointed former player Khaled Bin Sassi to lead the team to the continental tournament. On the other hand, the visitors can’t afford to drop points at this crucial moment. Usually, players perform at their highest level when a new coach arrives just to be in the good books of the tactician. We expect the hosts to play with great confidence and intensity; bet on a home win or draw and under 2.5 goals for 1.75.

We expect both teams to settle for a halftime stalemate here for 1.76.

We think the hosts might win either half for 1.87.

Good luck!