CS Hammam-Lif vs ES Tunis - Ligue 1

When CS Hammam-Lif and ES Tunis clash at the home ground on September 13, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Ligue 1 fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

The standings paint a clear picture: CS Hammam-Lif in 16th, ES Tunis in 1st, and both keen to climb. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, LLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. ES Tunis have made a habit of winning on the road, their WWLW run backing up a remarkable season win rate of 75%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — CS Hammam-Lif average 0 per game to ES Tunis's 1.75, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.

Wing play is likely to be central to the contest. CS Hammam-Lif will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while ES Tunis must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. They were slightly found out against Amorim's Milan in pre-season, with the press not quite sharp enough - the fourth goal, in particular, came from just one ball over a high-lined defence.

The fixture boasts genuine star quality. With Mohamed Bouzaabya topping the Ligue 1 scoring charts at 1 goals, the stage is set for the kind of individual brilliance that can swing a contest. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Sure, Scott O’Neil has managed to secure new investment for LIV Golf, but the league will surely operate under certain financial constraints going forward.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. Given the balance of the numbers, ES Tunis look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 0-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The 22-year-old was likely quite high up on the list of United's midfield targets and potentially even higher after Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga blows.