Malavan vs Persepolis: match statistics
Persepolis is in 2nd place in the table and is showing clearly better form than Malavan, averaging 1.8 points per game in their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.2 points. The visitors have an identical away win percentage (44%) as Malavan at home, but they boast a significantly better offensive efficiency (21 goals this season vs Malavan's 12) and dominate in ball possession (60% vs 45%). Persepolis also has a better Expected Goals ratio (xG 1.19 vs 1.05) and a lower percentage of goalless matches away from home (11% vs Malavan's 33%). Malavan has a negative goal difference at home (-2) and weaker recent form with three draws in their last five matches. Considering all statistics, Persepolis is the favorite in this match, although the hosts' solid defense (33% clean sheets) could make it a close contest.
Malavan vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Malavan played against Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Malavan has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Persepolis has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Malavan scores 0.63 goals per game and allows 0.74. Persepolis scores 1.11 and allows 0.68. Games in this league average 1.75 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 26% of Malavan's games and 47% of Persepolis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 21% and 32%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Persepolis has the higher season xG average, 1.13 to 0.68 per game. Malavan takes 1.2 shots per game, while Persepolis takes 2.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Malavan leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Persepolis leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Malavan's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). For Persepolis, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.75 goals. Both teams score in 37% 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 0.00 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
Persepolis is in 2nd place in the table and is showing clearly better form than Malavan, averaging 1.8 points per game in their last 5 matches compared to the hosts' 1.2 points. The visitors have an identical away win percentage (44%) as Malavan at home, but they boast a significantly better offensive efficiency (21 goals this season vs Malavan's 12) and dominate in ball possession (60% vs 45%). Persepolis also has a better Expected Goals ratio (xG 1.19 vs 1.05) and a lower percentage of goalless matches away from home (11% vs Malavan's 33%). Malavan has a negative goal difference at home (-2) and weaker recent form with three draws in their last five matches. Considering all statistics, Persepolis is the favorite in this match, although the hosts' solid defense (33% clean sheets) could make it a close contest.
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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
| Malavan | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | -9% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.59 | 0.47 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 1.76 |
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 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Malavan · 1.8 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 76% better for: goals scored per game.
0.63 goals / game - Malavan · 1.11 goals / game - Persepolis
Persepolis is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.74 goals / game - Malavan · 0.68 goals / game - Persepolis
Malavan scores in 47% of games (9 of 19 meczów), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 meczów).
Persepolis scores in 84% of games (16 of 19 meczów), while Malavan keeps a clean sheet in 53% (10 of 19 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 - Malavan
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 78% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.89 pts / game - Malavan · 1.58 pts / game - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Malavan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 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 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). 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
Malavan
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
| Malavan | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.37 | 1.75 | • 1.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 26% | 37% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 32% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 53% | 42% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 47% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 53% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
^ 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 Malavan's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Persepolis. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Malavan vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Malavan 1:0 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Malavan vs Persepolis?
Malavan score 0.63 goals per game on average and Persepolis 1.11. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 26% of Malavan's matches and 47% of Persepolis's.
What form are Malavan and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Malavan have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Persepolis 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Malavan vs Persepolis?
The statistical background for Malavan 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.