Sporting Ben Arous vs EM Mahdia - Ligue 2

When Sporting Ben Arous and EM Mahdia clash at the home ground on September 26, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a Ligue 2 fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Chelsea take on Serie A giants Juventus in Hong Kong this morning in the latest fixture on their pre-season tour of Asia.

There is little to choose between Sporting Ben Arous and EM Mahdia on paper, and the Ligue 2 encounter should reflect that balance. Sporting Ben Arous will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Sporting Ben Arous favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas EM Mahdia are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. The 18-year-old midfielder is set to team up with the club's academy before moving into the first-team once he has settled in.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the Ligue 2 standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.