Zarzis vs Metlaoui: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Esperance de Zarzis prepare to host Metlaoui on May 9, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this TUNISIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Esperance de Zarzis, currently 9th in the standings with 35 points from 28 games, trail the leaders by 27 points. They've earned 17 points from 14 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Metlaoui, sitting 6th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Esperance de Zarzis and Metlaoui have favored Esperance de Zarzis, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Etoile du Sahel, Esperance de Zarzis recorded a 3-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Metlaoui's last outing came against Monastir, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Esperance de Zarzis are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Esperance de Zarzis and Metlaoui are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Esperance de Zarzis's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Metlaoui's games average 2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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