No Match Events
Events will appear here once the game begins.
No Data Available
Formations will be available once lineups are announced.
Esperance and Etoile Metlaoui meet on Saturday, Jan 2 at 5:30 PM in the Ligue I.
Esperance come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 1L recently). Etoile Metlaoui travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Esperance won their last outing, while Etoile Metlaoui suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.
History strongly favours Esperance here — they've won 7 of 10 previous meetings against Etoile Metlaoui, with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 2.6 per game in recent meetings.
Verdict: Esperance look the stronger side on current evidence. Expect them to control proceedings at home, though Etoile Metlaoui will make it uncomfortable. Esperance to win.