Esteghlal vs Paykan: match statistics
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Esteghlal vs Paykan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal plays Paykan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Recent form
Esteghlal has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Paykan has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 0.20. Paykan scores 0.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 20% of Esteghlal's games and 20% of Paykan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 20%, compared with league averages of 31% for BTTS and 20% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 0.00 per game. Esteghlal takes -1.0 shots per game, while Paykan takes -1.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Paykan leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Paykan, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 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 31% of games, and 20% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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 | Paykan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 0% | 0% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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 120% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Esteghlal · 1 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.
Esteghlal is 167% better for: goals scored per game.
1.6 goals / game - Esteghlal · 0.6 goals / game - Paykan
Esteghlal is 400% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.2 goals / game - Esteghlal · 1 goals / game - Paykan
Esteghlal scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Paykan keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 meczów).
Paykan scores in 20% of games (1 of 5 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 80% (4 of 5 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 - 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.
Esteghlal is 125% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.8 pts / game - Esteghlal · 0.8 pts / game - Paykan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Paykan - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 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 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
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 | Liga | Paykan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 1.80 | 1.76 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 20% | 31% | ▼ 20% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 20% | 20% | • 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 80% | 46% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 51% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 62% | ▼ 40% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Esteghlal's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Paykan. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Esteghlal and Paykan play?
Esteghlal face Paykan on September 10, 2026 in Persian Gulf Pro League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Esteghlal and Paykan?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Esteghlal won 0, Paykan won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Esteghlal vs Paykan?
Esteghlal score 1.60 goals per game on average and Paykan 0.60. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 20% of games. Both teams score in 20% of Esteghlal's matches and 20% of Paykan's.
What form are Esteghlal and Paykan in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Paykan 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal 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.