Espérance – Étoile clasico: The numbers before the big showdown

In just a few hours, the Tunisian league Clasico between Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Étoile Sportive du Sahel will take place at Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Radès. Kick-off is set for Sunday at 14:00 GMT.

This encounter is part of Matchday 9 of the Tunisian Ligue 1.

Espérance de Tunis currently sits third in the standings with 17 points from 8 games, boasting 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat. Étoile Sportive du Sahel is in 12th place with 9 points from 8 matches, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses.

Referee for the Espérance vs ESS clasico

The Tunisian refereeing committee has appointed Khaled Kouider to officiate the match, assisted by Osama Ben Isaak on VAR duty.

Head-to-head history

ES Tunis has registered 56 wins against Étoile Sportive du Sahel, the most recent coming last February. ESS has come out on top 38 times, with their last victory dating back to the 2020/2021 season. The two sides have shared the spoils with 44 draws.

TV broadcast

The Espérance–Étoile clasico will be broadcast on the national channel Watania 1 as well as on Al Kass 2.

Ligue 1 Tunisia: date, time, TV channels and probable line-ups for the Espérance de Tunis vs Étoile du Sahel clasico

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