Metlaoui vs Esperance Tunis: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Metlaoui prepare to host Esperance on February 25, 2026, with kick-off at 13:00, this TUNISIA: Ligue 1 fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Metlaoui, currently 8th in the standings with 26 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 20 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Esperance, sitting 1st with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Metlaoui and Esperance have favored Esperance, with Esperance claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Omrane, Metlaoui recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Esperance's last outing came against Stade Tunis, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Metlaoui are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Metlaoui and Esperance 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: Metlaoui's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Esperance's games average 2.3 goals, with 5 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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