Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis: match statistics
Persepolis are second in the table and are in significantly better form than Fajr Sepasi, who are in ninth place. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 57% win rate and 57% clean sheets, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per game. In their last five matches, Persepolis have averaged 2.2 points per game, winning three times and drawing twice without a defeat. Fajr Sepasi have poor home form with a 57% loss rate at home and a goal difference of minus four. The hosts have averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, confirming their struggles. Persepolis also boast better offensive and defensive efficiency, which, combined with their current form, gives them the edge in this encounter.
Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Fajr Sepasi played against Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 18, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Fajr Sepasi has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Persepolis has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Fajr Sepasi scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.13. Persepolis scores 1.07 and allows 0.47. Games in this league average 1.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 53% of Fajr Sepasi's games and 40% of Persepolis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 20%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 24% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Persepolis has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 0.76 per game. Fajr Sepasi takes 1.2 shots per game, while Persepolis takes 3.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Fajr Sepasi leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Persepolis leads at halftime in 47% and scores 0.53 after halftime.
When the teams score
Fajr Sepasi's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Persepolis, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.70 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 24% 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 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
Persepolis are second in the table and are in significantly better form than Fajr Sepasi, who are in ninth place. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 57% win rate and 57% clean sheets, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per game. In their last five matches, Persepolis have averaged 2.2 points per game, winning three times and drawing twice without a defeat. Fajr Sepasi have poor home form with a 57% loss rate at home and a goal difference of minus four. The hosts have averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, confirming their struggles. Persepolis also boast better offensive and defensive efficiency, which, combined with their current form, gives them the edge in this encounter.
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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
| Fajr Sepasi | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | -6% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.63 | 0.34 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 1.00 |
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.
Persepolis is 225% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Fajr Sepasi · 2.6 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 140% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Fajr Sepasi · 0.47 goals / game - Persepolis
Fajr Sepasi scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 games), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 60% (9 of 15 games).
Persepolis scores in 80% of games (12 of 15 games), while Fajr Sepasi 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 - Fajr Sepasi
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 35% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.33 pts / game - Fajr Sepasi · 1.8 pts / game - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fajr Sepasi - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 27%. 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.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 47% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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
Fajr Sepasi
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
| Fajr Sepasi | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.20 | 1.70 | ▼ 1.53 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 53% | 36% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 40% | 24% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 33% | 43% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Other recorded players
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 Fajr Sepasi's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Persepolis. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Fajr Sepasi 2:1 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
Fajr Sepasi score 1.07 goals per game on average and Persepolis 1.07. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 24% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Fajr Sepasi's matches and 40% of Persepolis's.
What form are Fajr Sepasi and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Fajr Sepasi have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Persepolis 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
The statistical background for Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis — 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.