Esteghlal vs Foolad: match statistics
Esteghlal vs Foolad: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal played against Foolad in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on November 30, 2025. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Esteghlal has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Foolad has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Foolad scores 0.50 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 1.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 56% of Esteghlal's games and 30% of Foolad's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 0%, compared with league averages of 42% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Esteghlal has the higher season xG average, 1.46 to 0.93 per game. Esteghlal takes 6.1 shots per game, while Foolad takes 6.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Foolad leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Foolad, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.87 goals. Both teams score in 42% 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 | Foolad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 20% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.24 | 0.15 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.07 | 0.38 |
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.
Esteghlal is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Esteghlal · 1.2 pts / game - Foolad
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 is 234% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Esteghlal · 0.5 goals / game - Foolad
Foolad is 67% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Esteghlal · 0.6 goals / game - Foolad
Esteghlal scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 meczów), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 meczów).
Foolad scores in 50% of games (5 of 10 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 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
Over / Under - Foolad
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.
Esteghlal is 106% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Esteghlal · 0.7 pts / game - Foolad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Foolad - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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
Foolad
* 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 | Liga | Foolad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 1.87 | ▼ 1.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 42% | ▼ 30% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 44% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 38% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 67% | 57% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 65% | ▲ 80% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Esteghlal vs Foolad?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal 1:0 Foolad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Esteghlal vs Foolad?
Esteghlal score 1.67 goals per game on average and Foolad 0.50. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Esteghlal's matches and 30% of Foolad's.
What form are Esteghlal and Foolad in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Foolad 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal vs Foolad?
The statistical background for Esteghlal vs Foolad — 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.