Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan: match statistics
Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal Khuzestan played against Zob Ahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on December 25, 2025. Final score: 2:0.
Recent form
Esteghlal Khuzestan has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Zob Ahan has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores 0.71 goals per game and allows 1.29. Zob Ahan scores 0.64 and allows 0.79. Games in this league average 1.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's games and 29% of Zob Ahan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 29% and 14%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zob Ahan has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 0.86 per game. Esteghlal Khuzestan takes 3.9 shots per game, while Zob Ahan takes 5.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal Khuzestan leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.36 goals per game after halftime. Zob Ahan leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.21 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal Khuzestan's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). For Zob Ahan, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.76 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 25% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.22 | 0.25 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.50 | 0.31 |
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.
Zob Ahan is 600% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 1.4 pts / game - Zob Ahan
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.
Esteghlal Khuzestan is 11% better for: goals scored per game.
0.71 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 0.64 goals / game - Zob Ahan
Zob Ahan is 63% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.29 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 0.79 goals / game - Zob Ahan
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores in 57% of games (8 of 14 meczów), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 43% (6 of 14 meczów).
Zob Ahan scores in 36% of games (5 of 14 meczów), while Esteghlal Khuzestan keeps a clean sheet in 21% (3 of 14 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 - Zob Ahan
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.
Zob Ahan is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan · 1.36 pts / game - Zob Ahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal Khuzestan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 21%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 14%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
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 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Zob Ahan
* 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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.00 | 1.76 | ▼ 1.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 43% | 38% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 29% | 25% | ▼ 14% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 41% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 93% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal Khuzestan 2:0 Zob Ahan. 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 Zob Ahan?
Esteghlal Khuzestan score 0.71 goals per game on average and Zob Ahan 0.64. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's matches and 29% of Zob Ahan's.
What form are Esteghlal Khuzestan and Zob Ahan in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal Khuzestan have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Zob Ahan 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan?
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.