ES Tunis vs ES Zarzis - Ligue 1

The Ligue 1 returns to the home ground on April 23, 2026, where ES Tunis and ES Zarzis will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

There is plenty riding on this Ligue 1 encounter for ES Tunis and ES Zarzis alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. ES Tunis arrive in fine shape, their WWLW run and a 75% win rate marking them out as a side in command of their own destiny. The visitors have been a mixed bag on the road, LLW in their last five and a win rate of 33.33% reflecting their unpredictability. The contrast in attacking output — 1.75 versus 1 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. In his latest column, Paul Merson predicts the 2026/27 Premier League season at both ends of the table.

Set-piece efficiency and transition play often decide fixtures of this nature, and both managers will have been drilling those phases on the training ground. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. The club will have to look elsewhere for a new midfielder.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.