Foolad vs Persepolis: match statistics
Persepolis occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Foolad, who are placed 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts have triumphed in only 25% of their home games. Persepolis has much better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per away match with 2.5 shots on target, whereas Foolad scores a mere 0.25 goals on average in home matches. Additionally, Persepolis controls 60% of possession away and has a positive goal difference (+2), unlike Foolad (-1). Recent form also favors the visitors, who have earned 2 points per game in the last five matches, compared to 1.6 points for the hosts.
Foolad vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Foolad played against Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 28, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Foolad has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Persepolis has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Foolad scores 0.53 goals per game and allows 0.65. Persepolis scores 1.12 and allows 0.59. Games in this league average 1.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 29% of Foolad's games and 47% of Persepolis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 12% and 29%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Persepolis has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 0.96 per game. Foolad takes 5.2 shots per game, while Persepolis takes 2.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Foolad leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.53 goals per game after halftime. Persepolis leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.59 after halftime.
When the teams score
Foolad's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 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 26% 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 occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Foolad, who are placed 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts have triumphed in only 25% of their home games. Persepolis has much better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per away match with 2.5 shots on target, whereas Foolad scores a mere 0.25 goals on average in home matches. Additionally, Persepolis controls 60% of possession away and has a positive goal difference (+2), unlike Foolad (-1). Recent form also favors the visitors, who have earned 2 points per game in the last five matches, compared to 1.6 points for the hosts.
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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
| Foolad | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 16% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.40 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.65 | 1.37 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Foolad · 2.4 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 111% better for: goals scored per game.
0.53 goals / game - Foolad · 1.12 goals / game - Persepolis
Persepolis is 10% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.65 goals / game - Foolad · 0.59 goals / game - Persepolis
Foolad scores in 41% of games (7 of 17 meczów), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 meczów).
Persepolis scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 - 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 141% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / game - Foolad · 1.71 pts / game - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Foolad - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 47%. 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 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
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
| Foolad | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.18 | 1.70 | • 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 36% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 12% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 41% | 44% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 29% | 50% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | • 59% |
^ 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.
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 Foolad'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 Foolad vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Foolad 3:1 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Foolad vs Persepolis?
Foolad score 0.53 goals per game on average and Persepolis 1.12. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Foolad's matches and 47% of Persepolis's.
What form are Foolad and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Foolad have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Persepolis 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Foolad vs Persepolis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Foolad vs Persepolis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.