Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to an even competition favoring a draw scenario. CS Sfaxien presents solid away form with 63% clean sheets and only 13% losses on the road, making them a tough opponent. Zarzis has problematic efficiency at home (43% of matches without scoring, 29% wins), but has recently improved their disposition (2 wins in the last 5 matches overall). The visitors have a positive goal difference away (+4) and better form in recent games (2.0 points per match), while the hosts concede an average of 1 goal at home. xG statistics are close for both teams, and CS Sfaxien frequently draws away (50% of matches), which supports the points-sharing scenario. Given the defensive solidity of the visitors and the instability of the hosts, a draw seems the most likely result.
Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Zarzis played CS Sfaxien in Ligue 1 (Tunisia). The match was played on 16 January 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Zarzis: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. CS Sfaxien: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Zarzis scores 1.20 and concedes 0.93 goals per match. CS Sfaxien scores 1.20 and concedes 0.60. League average: 1.80 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Zarzis 33%, CS Sfaxien 40%. Over 2.5: Zarzis 47%, CS Sfaxien 33%. League level: BTTS 29%, Over 2.5 29%.
xG, shots and style
Zarzis has higher xG: 1.26 vs 1.20. Zarzis: 8.3 shots per match, CS Sfaxien: 8.9.
Match halves
Zarzis: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.53. CS Sfaxien: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.53.
Goals by minute
Zarzis: 0-15 (4 goals). CS Sfaxien: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Ligue 1: 1.80 goals per match, BTTS 29%, Over 2.5 29%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis points to an even competition favoring a draw scenario. CS Sfaxien presents solid away form with 63% clean sheets and only 13% losses on the road, making them a tough opponent. Zarzis has problematic efficiency at home (43% of matches without scoring, 29% wins), but has recently improved their disposition (2 wins in the last 5 matches overall). The visitors have a positive goal difference away (+4) and better form in recent games (2.0 points per match), while the hosts concede an average of 1 goal at home. xG statistics are close for both teams, and CS Sfaxien frequently draws away (50% of matches), which supports the points-sharing scenario. Given the defensive solidity of the visitors and the instability of the hosts, a draw seems the most likely result.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Zarzis | CS Sfaxien | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 42% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
CS Sfaxien is 43% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Zarzis · 2 pts / match - CS Sfaxien
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
CS Sfaxien is 55% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.93 goals / match - Zarzis · 0.6 goals / match - CS Sfaxien
Zarzis scores in 60% of matches (9 of 15 matches), while CS Sfaxien keeps a clean sheet in 60% (9 of 15 matches).
CS Sfaxien scores in 80% of matches (12 of 15 matches), while Zarzis keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Zarzis
Over / Under - CS Sfaxien
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
CS Sfaxien is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.27 pts / match - Zarzis · 1.53 pts / match - CS Sfaxien
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zarzis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
CS Sfaxien - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 40% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Zarzis
CS Sfaxien
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Ligue 1).
Teams vs league
| Zarzis | Liga | CS Sfaxien | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.13 | 1.80 | • 1.80 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 33% | 29% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 47% | 29% | ▲ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 40% | 45% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 47% | 60% | • 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Other recorded players
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Zarzis 1 - 0 - 0 CS Sfaxien. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien?
The Ligue 1 match finished Zarzis 0:2 CS Sfaxien. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien?
Zarzis score 1.20 goals per game on average and CS Sfaxien 1.20. The Ligue 1 average is 1.80 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 29% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Zarzis's matches and 40% of CS Sfaxien's.
What form are Zarzis and CS Sfaxien in?
Over the last 5 games Zarzis have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and CS Sfaxien 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien?
The statistical background for Zarzis vs CS Sfaxien — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.