Foolad vs Esteghlal: match statistics
Foolad vs Esteghlal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Foolad played against Esteghlal in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on August 28, 2026. Venue: Ghadir Stadium. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Foolad has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.67 points per game. Esteghlal has 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses, with 3.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Foolad scores 1.33 goals per game and allows 0.33. Esteghlal scores 2.33 and allows 0.00. Games in this league average 2.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Foolad's games and 0% of Esteghlal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 34% for BTTS and 25% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 0.00 per game. Foolad takes -1.0 shots per game, while Esteghlal takes -1.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Foolad leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.33 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal leads at halftime in 67% and scores 1.33 after halftime.
When the teams score
Foolad's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). For Esteghlal, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 2.00 goals. Both teams score in 34% 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. 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
Esteghlal enter the match as league leaders, having won all 3 of their league fixtures so far, scoring 7 goals without conceding. The visitors’ current form is even more impressive: they are on a 5-match winning streak, with a 10:1 goal difference and a perfect return of 3 points per game across their last five outings. Foolad remain unbeaten, but have recorded two draws in two league matches and scored just 1 goal, while their only home fixture ended in a 1:1 draw. The hosts have scored 8 goals and conceded just 3 in their last five matches, but Esteghlal’s defense, with 3 clean sheets this season, represents a significantly tougher test. The visitors’ superior consistency in securing wins and defensive solidity point towards an Esteghlal victory, although Foolad’s balanced profile increases the likelihood of a draw.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - No pick is strongly supported by league data, with only 38% of matches ending with both teams scoring and an average of just 1.86 goals. Esteghlal have conceded only 1 goal in their last 5 matches, averaging 0.2 per game, and have kept a clean sheet in 100% of their available league matches this season. Foolad have been in decent scoring form, averaging 1.6 goals across their last five appearances, but their most recent xG was just 0.14, limiting confidence in their ability to break through such a resolute defense. BTTS - Yes occurred in 60% of Foolad's last five matches, but in only 20% of Esteghlal's, while the visitors' five consecutive wins and 10:1 aggregate goal record further point towards a scenario in which at least one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The Iranian league is clearly low-scoring: the season average is just 1.86 goals, and only 19% of matches have gone Over 2.5 goals. Esteghlal have conceded just 1 goal in their last five matches, or 0.2 per game, while Foolad have conceded an average of 0.6 goals. Although both teams recorded Over 2.5 goals in 40% of their last five matches, their defensive records limit the chances of an open game. The 1.90-goal projection provides particularly strong value on Under 3.5 goals, as this selection only loses if there are at least four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
Foolad have started the available portion of the season very strongly at home: they have won both matches, scored a total of 3 goals before half-time, and have not conceded once. Esteghlal also remain unbeaten, but in their only away appearance the score was 0:0 at the break, and they failed to score in the first half. Their broader five-match form favors the visitors in the full-time result, as they have won all 5 matches while averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.2 conceded, making an X/2 scenario a realistic alternative. However, the hosts have the edge in the first 45 minutes at home, and their average of 1.5 goals before half-time contrasts sharply with Esteghlal’s blank record in this phase away from home. With both teams recording clean sheets in 100% of the available data, the most likely outcome is a low-scoring match in which Foolad take the lead at the break and successfully preserve it until full-time.
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
| Foolad | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.67 pts / game - Foolad · 3 pts / game - Esteghlal
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 75% better for: goals scored per game.
1.33 goals / game - Foolad · 2.33 goals / game - Esteghlal
Foolad scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 100% (3 of 3 meczów).
Esteghlal scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 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 - Foolad
Over / Under - Esteghlal
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 40% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.67 pts / game - Foolad · 2.33 pts / game - Esteghlal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Foolad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 100%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 33% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 67% |
| No goal | 67% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
* 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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). 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
Foolad
Esteghlal
* 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
| Foolad | Liga | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.67 | 2.00 | ▲ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | • 33% | 34% | ▼ 0% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 33% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 41% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 56% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 33% | 66% | • 67% |
^ 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
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Foolad's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Esteghlal. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Foolad vs Esteghlal?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Foolad 0:0 Esteghlal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Foolad vs Esteghlal?
Foolad score 1.33 goals per game on average and Esteghlal 2.33. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 2.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 25% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Foolad's matches and 0% of Esteghlal's.
What form are Foolad and Esteghlal in?
Over the last 5 games Foolad have a 1-2-0 record (1.67 points per game) and Esteghlal 3-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Foolad vs Esteghlal?
The statistical background for Foolad vs Esteghlal — 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.