ES Hammam-Sousse vs US Monastirienne - Ligue 1

The history between ES Hammam-Sousse and US Monastirienne lends this Ligue 1 fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on August 22, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Chelsea vs Tottenham: Line-ups confirmed for pre-season clash in Sydney.

In the Ligue 1 table, ES Hammam-Sousse currently occupy 15th and US Monastirienne sit 3rd, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, L in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. The visitors have been picking up results steadily, WDLLW over their last five with a campaign win rate of 50%. The contrast in attacking output — 0.25 versus 1.75 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. 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. ES Hammam-Sousse will look to stretch the pitch and isolate their wide attackers, while US Monastirienne must find a way to compress the space and choke the supply lines. Amad won possession in the PSG half before laying the ball off for Bryan Mbeumo to score.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Mohamed Bouzaabya, with 1 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Tottenham have made contact over a sensational move for Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as Roberto De Zerbi continues his ambitious summer rebuild.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. US Monastirienne look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 0-2 victory well within their reach. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Ligue 1 picture. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.