Foolad vs Zob Ahan: match statistics
Foolad is displaying significantly better form, averaging 1.8 points per match in their last five games, while Zob Ahan has managed only 1.0 point. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws, which contrasts with the visitors' inconsistent form, having lost two of their last five fixtures. Foolad boasts a positive home goal difference (+3) and a 50% clean sheet rate in home matches, whereas Zob Ahan exhibits poor away performance with a mere 10% win rate and a -7 goal difference. The visitors also have a very high FTS% of 80%, indicating recurring struggles to score. Considering the hosts' advantages in form, effectiveness, and defensive stability, Foolad holds a clear edge in this encounter, although a draw also remains a plausible scenario due to both teams' high percentage of draws this season.
Foolad vs Zob Ahan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Foolad played against Zob Ahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Foolad has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Zob Ahan has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Foolad scores 0.85 goals per game and allows 0.75. Zob Ahan scores 0.55 and allows 0.85. Games in this league average 1.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Foolad's games and 25% of Zob Ahan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 15%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zob Ahan has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 0.96 per game. Foolad takes 4.3 shots per game, while Zob Ahan takes 4.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Foolad leads at halftime in 10% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Zob Ahan leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.15 after halftime.
When the teams score
Foolad's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Zob Ahan, it is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.78 goals. Both teams score in 38% of games, and 27% 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
Foolad is displaying significantly better form, averaging 1.8 points per match in their last five games, while Zob Ahan has managed only 1.0 point. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws, which contrasts with the visitors' inconsistent form, having lost two of their last five fixtures. Foolad boasts a positive home goal difference (+3) and a 50% clean sheet rate in home matches, whereas Zob Ahan exhibits poor away performance with a mere 10% win rate and a -7 goal difference. The visitors also have a very high FTS% of 80%, indicating recurring struggles to score. Considering the hosts' advantages in form, effectiveness, and defensive stability, Foolad holds a clear edge in this encounter, although a draw also remains a plausible scenario due to both teams' high percentage of draws this season.
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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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 13% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.55 | 0.46 |
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.
Foolad is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Foolad · 1 pts / game - Zob Ahan
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.
Foolad is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
0.85 goals / game - Foolad · 0.55 goals / game - Zob Ahan
Foolad is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Foolad · 0.85 goals / game - Zob Ahan
Foolad scores in 50% of games (10 of 20 meczów), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 meczów).
Zob Ahan scores in 30% of games (6 of 20 meczów), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 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 - Zob Ahan
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.
Zob Ahan is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / game - Foolad · 1.3 pts / game - Zob Ahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Foolad - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 10% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Zob Ahan
* 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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.60 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 35% | 41% | • 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Foolad's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Zob Ahan. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Foolad vs Zob Ahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Foolad 0:0 Zob Ahan. 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 Zob Ahan?
Foolad score 0.85 goals per game on average and Zob Ahan 0.55. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Foolad's matches and 25% of Zob Ahan's.
What form are Foolad and Zob Ahan in?
Over the last 5 games Foolad have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Zob Ahan 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Foolad vs Zob Ahan?
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.