Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to an even match with the draw scenario being favored. Esteghlal Khuzestan presents poor form in their last five matches (1 point per match), yet holds a 38% win record at home and concedes just 0.75 goals on average per game. Paykan performs even worse on the road with 50% losses and only 25% wins, although their form has slightly improved recently (1.4 points per match). Both teams score an average of 0.88 goals per match in their respective conditions, and xG indicators are very close (0.92 vs 1.21), suggesting comparable offensive potential. Given the high percentage of draws for both teams this season and their difficulties in scoring goals, the most probable result is a split of points.
Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal Khuzestan played against Paykan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Esteghlal Khuzestan has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Paykan has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores 0.75 goals per game and allows 1.13. Paykan scores 0.81 and allows 0.94. Games in this league average 1.77 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's games and 38% of Paykan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 25%, compared with league averages of 39% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Paykan has the higher season xG average, 1.14 to 0.86 per game. Esteghlal Khuzestan takes 3.9 shots per game, while Paykan takes 5.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal Khuzestan leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.38 goals per game after halftime. Paykan leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal Khuzestan's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Paykan, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.77 goals. Both teams score in 39% of games, and 27% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
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 match with the draw scenario being favored. Esteghlal Khuzestan presents poor form in their last five matches (1 point per match), yet holds a 38% win record at home and concedes just 0.75 goals on average per game. Paykan performs even worse on the road with 50% losses and only 25% wins, although their form has slightly improved recently (1.4 points per match). Both teams score an average of 0.88 goals per match in their respective conditions, and xG indicators are very close (0.92 vs 1.21), suggesting comparable offensive potential. Given the high percentage of draws for both teams this season and their difficulties in scoring goals, the most probable result is a split of points.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Esteghlal Khuzestan | Paykan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.57 | 0.52 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Paykan is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 1.4 pts / game - Paykan
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.
Paykan is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
0.75 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 0.81 goals / game - Paykan
Paykan is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 0.94 goals / game - Paykan
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores in 56% of games (9 of 16 meczów), while Paykan keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Paykan scores in 63% of games (10 of 16 meczów), while Esteghlal Khuzestan keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Over / Under - Paykan
1st half
2nd half
Game 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.
Paykan is 33% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 1.5 pts / game - Paykan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal Khuzestan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Paykan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 25%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Paykan
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Persian Gulf Pro League).
Teams vs league
| Esteghlal Khuzestan | Liga | Paykan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 1.88 | 1.77 | • 1.75 |
| Both teams scored | • 38% | 39% | • 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 31% | 42% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Esteghlal Khuzestan's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Paykan. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal Khuzestan 0:0 Paykan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan?
Esteghlal Khuzestan score 0.75 goals per game on average and Paykan 0.81. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.77 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's matches and 38% of Paykan's.
What form are Esteghlal Khuzestan and Paykan in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal Khuzestan have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Paykan 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.