CS Sfaxien vs Monastir match preview

The hosts CS Sfaxien saw competitive action as recent as three days ago, playing in the CAF Confederations Cup. This match was also played here at Stade Taïeb Mhiri. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Monastir have had more rest. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Nkana.

CS Sfaxien form and stats

6-2-0 is the performance here at Stade Taïeb Mhiri so far, giving CS Sfaxien a total of 20 from their 8 games here. Outstanding results! CS Sfaxien, who have the fewest conceded goals (9) in Ligue 1, have performed well at Stade Taïeb Mhiri so far this season with 6 wins from 8 matches. Points have also been lost, 2 after draws and 0 from defeats. In general it's been a long time since CS Sfaxien tasted defeat here at Stade Taïeb Mhiri, as they have taken at least one point from their last 15 home games.

The CS Sfaxien supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Nkana in CAF Confederations Cup and win 2-0. In the preceding match a 1-0 victory visiting Club Africain.

There will be little rest for CS Sfaxien after this match as they are travelling to Stade Gabesien for a Ligue 1 game in only three days.

CS Sfaxien are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home, having created 11 goals in 8 matches. CS Sfaxien have showed great defending skills in their home games, allowing the opposition to score only 2 goals.

Monastir form and stats

The visitors are W3-D2-L4 on the road this term. In general it has been a productive period now for Monastir as they haven't lost any of their last ten games. The away team travel with confidence. Not since the CA Bizertin game have they lost an away game, meaning Monastir has taken points from seven away matches in a row.

It's the second away game in a row for Monastir, but there's smiles all around after the 1-0 victory versus Hammam-Lif in the Ligue 1 last time out. Prior to that result Monastir won their away game at Ben Guerdane in the Tunisia Cup. The scoreline was 2-1.

A quick return to home after this game, as Monastir are hosting ES Tunis in the Ligue 1 only three days away.

Monastir are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 9 away goals from 9 games. As opposed to that, Monastir have seen the ball go into their own net 11 times on the road.

Head 2 Head

This is the result when the teams met earlier this season; Monastir - CS Sfaxien 0-1. Numbers for the last ten meetings between these two teams are: 5 wins for CS Sfaxien, 4 draws and 1 win for Monastir.

Top Goalscorers

F. Chaouat 5 goals

H. Messadi 4 goals

H. Mathlouthi 3 goals

CS Sfaxien missing players

Monastir missing players