Esteghlal vs Persepolis: match statistics
Esteghlal vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal played against Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on September 2, 2026. Venue: Azadi Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
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 1.79 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 29% for BTTS and 21% 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 1.79 goals. Both teams score in 29% of games, and 21% 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.
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
Esteghlal sit 2nd and remain unbeaten after 4 rounds, recording 3 wins, 1 draw and a 7:0 goal difference. The hosts are also in excellent current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 1. At home, Esteghlal have won both matches, averaging 3 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their appearances. Persepolis occupy a lower position and have suffered 3 defeats in their last five matches, conceding 7 goals in total while recording just 2 wins. The visitors average 1 goal scored away from home and have failed to score in 50% of such matches, so Esteghlal’s more solid defense and superior finishing make the home win the most convincing option.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal is Esteghlal’s highly resilient defense: in their last 5 matches, the team conceded just 1 goal, averaging 0.2 per game, while BTTS landed in only 20% of those appearances. Persepolis averaged 1.6 goals scored during this period, but at the same time failed to score in as many as 50% of their away matches to date, with 50% of those games ending with the opposition keeping a clean sheet. The league as a whole has a low BTTS rate of 33% and averages only 1.94 goals per match, which favors outcomes where at least one side fails to score. Esteghlal are on a run of 4 wins and a draw, and their 9:1 aggregate from the last 5 matches suggests that a controlled home win with Persepolis failing to score is more likely than a Goal/Goal outcome. Therefore, the recommended market is BTTS - No: at least one team is expected not to score. This does not automatically mean a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Esteghlal are in excellent defensive form, conceding just 1 goal in their last 5 matches, an average of 0.2 per game. Persepolis have averaged 1.6 goals scored over the same period, but have also lost 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded an average of 1.4 goals. The Iranian league has a low average of 1.94 goals per match, with only 24% of games going Over 2.5 goals. Although Esteghlal’s previous home results were high-scoring, they are based on a very small sample and contrast with their last 5 matches, in which only 40% produced Over 2.5 goals. The strongest option is Under 3.5 goals, as the projected total of 1.90 goals and the hosts’ tight defense significantly reduce the likelihood of at least four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Esteghlal win at full-time, as the home side have not lost any of their last five matches, winning four and drawing one. During this period, Esteghlal have conceded just 0.2 goals per match, while Persepolis have allowed opponents an average of 1.4 goals and have lost three of their last five games. At half-time, the hosts were level in 60% of their recent matches, and their average number of goals conceded in the first half is only 0.2, clearly supporting a cautious, evenly balanced start. After the break, Esteghlal score an average of 1.0 goal and have conceded none in their last five second halves, whereas Persepolis concede 0.8 goals per match during that period. The home side also have significantly better full-match results efficiency, averaging 2.6 points across their last five matches compared with 1.2 for the visitors.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats 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 | 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 games), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).
Persepolis scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 100% (4 of 4 games).
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 | 1.79 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 25% | 21% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
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.
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
What was the result of Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal 1:1 Persepolis. 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 Persepolis?
Esteghlal score 1.75 goals per game on average and Persepolis 2.25. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 21% 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.