Esteghlal vs Tractor Sazi: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested matchup between Esteghlal and Tractor Sazi, favoring a draw. The hosts hold a solid home record with a 43% win rate; however, their recent form (1.6 PPG) trails that of the visitors (1.8 PPG). Tractor Sazi boasts an impressive away defensive record with 71% clean sheets and just 0.43 goals conceded per game, making them a formidable opponent. Esteghlal averages 1.57 goals in home matches but will encounter a well-organized visiting defense. Tractor Sazi's edge in possession (52% vs 49%) and superior xG (1.54 vs 1.15) suggest a qualitative advantage, yet their high away draw rate (57%) and the fact that 57% of matches end without them scoring point towards a cautious style of play. Given the adjacent league standings (5th vs 4th place) and identical records (5-8-2), a split of points is the most probable outcome.
Esteghlal vs Tractor Sazi: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Esteghlal played against Tractor Sazi in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Esteghlal has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Tractor Sazi has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Esteghlal scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.87. Tractor Sazi scores 1.20 and allows 0.53. Games in this league average 1.71 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Esteghlal's games and 40% of Tractor Sazi's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 40%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Tractor Sazi has the higher season xG average, 1.81 to 1.30 per game. Esteghlal takes 4.2 shots per game, while Tractor Sazi takes 3.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Esteghlal leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Tractor Sazi leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Esteghlal's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). For Tractor Sazi, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.71 goals. Both teams score in 37% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Statistical analysis points to a tightly contested matchup between Esteghlal and Tractor Sazi, favoring a draw. The hosts hold a solid home record with a 43% win rate; however, their recent form (1.6 PPG) trails that of the visitors (1.8 PPG). Tractor Sazi boasts an impressive away defensive record with 71% clean sheets and just 0.43 goals conceded per game, making them a formidable opponent. Esteghlal averages 1.57 goals in home matches but will encounter a well-organized visiting defense. Tractor Sazi's edge in possession (52% vs 49%) and superior xG (1.54 vs 1.15) suggest a qualitative advantage, yet their high away draw rate (57%) and the fact that 57% of matches end without them scoring point towards a cautious style of play. Given the adjacent league standings (5th vs 4th place) and identical records (5-8-2), a split of points is the most probable outcome.
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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 | Tractor Sazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.31 | 0.46 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.24 | 0.72 |
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.
Tractor Sazi is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Esteghlal · 1.4 pts / game - Tractor Sazi
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 11% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Esteghlal · 1.2 goals / game - Tractor Sazi
Tractor Sazi is 64% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.87 goals / game - Esteghlal · 0.53 goals / game - Tractor Sazi
Esteghlal scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 games), while Tractor Sazi keeps a clean sheet in 53% (8 of 15 games).
Tractor Sazi scores in 47% of games (7 of 15 games), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 33% (5 of 15 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 - Tractor Sazi
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 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.47 pts / game - Esteghlal · 1.4 pts / game - Tractor Sazi
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Tractor Sazi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Tractor Sazi
* 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 | Tractor Sazi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.20 | 1.71 | • 1.73 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 37% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▲ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 54% | ▼ 33% |
| Goal after half-time | • 60% | 59% | ▼ 53% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Esteghlal's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Tractor Sazi. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Esteghlal vs Tractor Sazi?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal 0:0 Tractor Sazi. 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 Tractor Sazi?
Esteghlal score 1.33 goals per game on average and Tractor Sazi 1.20. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.71 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Esteghlal's matches and 40% of Tractor Sazi's.
What form are Esteghlal and Tractor Sazi in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Tractor Sazi 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal vs Tractor Sazi?
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.