The State is set for one of the most exciting fixtures of the round as US Monastir lock horns against Club Africain at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet Stadium on Thursday. This is not just a game, as the outcome here will influence both teams' stand in their attempt to win the Tunisian Premier League this season. 

US Monastir (3rd)

Last five matches: LWDWW

Fawzi El Benzarti’s men moved to third place on the log following their victory over EGS Gafsa. After Chikaoui received a red card with just four minutes on the pitch, it seemed all hope was dashed until the league's top scorer scored for US Monastir in the 18th minute. The goal was enough to hand the guests the maximum points away from home. This was after their phenomenal (7-0) victory over JS Omrane on their home turf. 

The home side are now two points adrift of the top of the log, and a win here could see them claim the top place. US Monastir have picked up forty-three points from a combined sixty-three, scoring thirty-three and conceding nine. 

US Monastir have won eight, lost once, and drawn twice on their ground this season. 

Club Africain (4th)

Last five games: DWLWW

David Bettoni's men moved to fourth place on the log following their back-to-back wins. Recently, Club Africain defeated Olympique Beja, as Hamdi Labidi scored a brace to hand his side a deserved victory. Club African are gunning for the Tunisian Ligue One title, and with two points behind the league leaders, they’ll fight till the end to lay their hands on a major trophy. 

Club Africain have lost once in their last eleven games in all competitions, becoming one of the only two teams to have done that in the league. Club African have picked up forty-three points from a combined sixty-three, scoring twenty-nine times this campaign and conceding eleven. Club Africain have managed four wins on the road over their last ten matches. 

Interesting Facts 

Over their previous ten meetings, both teams have won four games apiece and two games ending in a tie.

The reserve leg ended in a (0-0) stalemate on matchday seven on Club Africain ground. 

The guests have not lost with more than a goal margin since the season began. 

Expert Betting Tips

Since the arrival of coach Faouzi Benzarti, US Monastir have been firing on all cylinders at home, scoring twelve goals in their last two games on their home turf. Luckily for US Monastir, they have the highest goal scorer in the league, Hazem Mestouri. They have also kept the most clean sheets (12) in the league and have the most successful coach in the history of the competition. They’ll face off against Club Africain, who have been pretty decent this season but rarely win against top teams. 

The last team that scored more than three goals against Club Africain was US Monastir, and history could repeat itself tomorrow. The hosts have everything available to secure all the points, and I expect them to win here for 2.01 at (Bet365).

I also expect to see more than two goals here as it could get worse for the guests; bet on total over 2.5 goals for 3.04 at (1xbet).

US Monastir are going to start strong, and they might likely get a goal before the break for 2.30 at (Betway).

Good luck!