Esteghlal vs Persepolis: match statistics
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Esteghlal vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal plays Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Venue: Azadi Stadium.
Recent form
Esteghlal has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.50 points per game. Persepolis has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 0.00. Persepolis scores 2.25 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 1.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 0% of Esteghlal's games and 25% of Persepolis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 50%, compared with league averages of 31% for BTTS and 25% 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 Persepolis takes -1.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Persepolis leads at halftime in 75% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Persepolis, it is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.86 goals. Both teams score in 31% of games, and 25% 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 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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 | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 11% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / game - Esteghlal · 2.25 pts / game - Persepolis
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.
Persepolis is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.75 goals / game - Esteghlal · 2.25 goals / game - Persepolis
Esteghlal scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
Persepolis scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 100% (4 of 4 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 - Persepolis
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.
Persepolis is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Esteghlal · 2.5 pts / game - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +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 76-90 (3 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). 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
Persepolis
* 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 | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.75 | 1.86 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 25% | 25% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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 0 losses against Persepolis. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Esteghlal and Persepolis play?
Esteghlal face Persepolis on September 2, 2026 in Persian Gulf Pro League at Azadi Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
Esteghlal score 1.75 goals per game on average and Persepolis 2.25. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Esteghlal's matches and 25% of Persepolis's.
What form are Esteghlal and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Persepolis 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Esteghlal vs Persepolis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.