Iran - Persian Gulf Pro LeagueData current as of September 08, 2026

Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: match statistics

135%(2.80)
X40%(2.95)
225%(2.65)

Mes Rafsanjan are in the last 16th place in the table with a very poor record of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. The hosts struggle to score goals (11 goals this season, averaging 0.67 per home match), but they are relatively tough to beat at home - 56% clean sheets and 44% draws. Esteghlal Khuzestan show slightly better form with 1.2 points per match in their last 5 games, but away from home they win only 11% of matches with 33% draws. The visitors also have efficiency issues - 56% of their away matches end without scoring a goal, averaging just 0.56 goals per match. Considering both teams' poor efficiency, the hosts' high tendency to draw at home, and the visitors' poor away effectiveness, the most likely outcome is a draw, although the hosts have a slight home advantage.

Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Mes Rafsanjan played against Esteghlal Khuzestan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 0:1.

Recent form

Mes Rafsanjan has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Esteghlal Khuzestan has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Mes Rafsanjan scores 0.58 goals per game and allows 1.42. Esteghlal Khuzestan scores 0.68 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 1.75 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 32% of Mes Rafsanjan's games and 37% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 32% and 21%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Mes Rafsanjan has the higher season xG average, 0.87 to 0.86 per game. Mes Rafsanjan takes -0.2 shots per game, while Esteghlal Khuzestan takes 3.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Mes Rafsanjan leads at halftime in 5% of its games and scores 0.32 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal Khuzestan leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.37 after halftime.

When the teams score

Mes Rafsanjan's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). For Esteghlal Khuzestan, it is minutes 46-60 (4 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 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, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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

Mes Rafsanjan are in the last 16th place in the table with a very poor record of 2 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. The hosts struggle to score goals (11 goals this season, averaging 0.67 per home match), but they are relatively tough to beat at home - 56% clean sheets and 44% draws. Esteghlal Khuzestan show slightly better form with 1.2 points per match in their last 5 games, but away from home they win only 11% of matches with 33% draws. The visitors also have efficiency issues - 56% of their away matches end without scoring a goal, averaging just 0.56 goals per match. Considering both teams' poor efficiency, the hosts' high tendency to draw at home, and the visitors' poor away effectiveness, the most likely outcome is a draw, although the hosts have a slight home advantage.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

-1Possession (%)-1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-1Shots-1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-1Shots on target-1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0xG0
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-1Corners-1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0Dangerous attacks0
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-1Fouls-1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
4Cards0
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.58Goals scored / game0.68
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
1.42Goals allowed / game1.05
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
1%Average possession24%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-0.84Shots on target / game0.95
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

-0.16Shots per game3.11
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-0.84Shots on target0.95
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
-366.7%Shot conversion22%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
1%Possession24%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.87xG for0.86
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
1.31xG against1.12
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

Shooting quality

Mes Rafsanjan: BalancedEsteghlal Khuzestan: Counter-attacking
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
Accuracy (shots on target)0%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.000.28
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.000.72

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Esteghlal Khuzestan is 50% better for: last-5 form.

0.8 pts / game - Mes Rafsanjan · 1.2 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan

Mes Rafsanjan
LWLDL
Season result split
11% W32% R58% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-6-11
0.63 pts / game · goal difference -16
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-4-3
Last 5 at home
1-2-2
LDLWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 0.00Opponent xG: 0.00BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Esteghlal Khuzestan
WDDLD
Season result split
21% W37% R42% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-7-8
1.00 pts / game · goal difference -7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-1
1.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-3-5
Last 5 away
0-2-3
LDLDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 0.6Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 0.92Opponent xG: 1.12BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 0%

Goalshow 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 Khuzestan is 17% better for: goals scored per game.

0.58 goals / game - Mes Rafsanjan · 0.68 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan

Esteghlal Khuzestan is 35% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.42 goals / game - Mes Rafsanjan · 1.05 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan

Mes Rafsanjan scoring profile: mixed

Mes Rafsanjan scores in 37% of games (7 of 19 meczów), while Esteghlal Khuzestan keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 meczów).

Esteghlal Khuzestan scoring profile: mixed

Esteghlal Khuzestan scores in 53% of games (10 of 19 meczów), while Mes Rafsanjan keeps a clean sheet in 32% (6 of 19 meczów).

11Goals scored (season)13
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
27Goals conceded (season)20
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
2Average goals per game1.74
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
3Goals scored (last 5)3
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
8Goals conceded (last 5)2
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

How often they score at least...

37%1 goal53%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
21%2 goals16%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0%3 goals0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0%4 goals0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

How often they concede at least...

68%1 goal68%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
47%2 goals26%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
21%3 goals11%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
5%4 goals0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

* 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.

37%
Esteghlal Khuzestan - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.7 of 19 meczów
38%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time5%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
5%BTTS in both halves0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
5%Scored in both halves11%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

BTTS and goal count

26%Min. 3 goals and BTTS16%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
5%Min. 3 goals without BTTS5%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
40%BTTS - last 520%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

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)

1st half

58%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
16%Min. 2 goals before half-time21%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
5%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

2nd half

63%Min. 1 goal after half-time53%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
32%Min. 2 goals after half-time21%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
16%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Esteghlal Khuzestan is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

0.74 pts / game - Mes Rafsanjan · 1.05 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan

Mes Rafsanjan - half-time state
5% leading58% draw37% trailing
Esteghlal Khuzestan - half-time state
26% leading26% draw47% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

0.74Points per game (1st half)1.05
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.26Goals scored (1st half)0.32
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.58Goals conceded (1st half)0.68
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.84Average goals (1st half)1
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
47%Clean sheet before half-time47%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
79%No goal before half-time68%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

After half-time (2nd half)

0.68Points per game (2nd half)1.21
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.32Goals scored (2nd half)0.37
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
0.84Goals conceded (2nd half)0.37
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
1.16Average goals (2nd half)0.74
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
42%Clean sheet after half-time68%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan
79%No goal after half-time68%
Mes RafsanjanEsteghlal Khuzestan

Mes Rafsanjan - second-half results

11% W37% R53% P
14
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
-6
Goal difference (1st half)
13
Second-half points
-10
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.74
PPG before half-time
Lead holding220%

Leads at halftime in 5% of games and wins 11%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Esteghlal Khuzestan - second-half results

21% W58% R21% P
20
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
-7
Goal difference (1st half)
23
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.05
PPG before half-time
Lead holding81%

Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 21%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Mes Rafsanjan - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.601.00
Goals scored / game0.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.41.2
Average goals per game0.41.8
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet60%40%
No goal100%60%
Goal difference-2-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 0
Esteghlal Khuzestan - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.60
Goals scored / game0.20.4
Goals allowed / game0.20.2
Average goals per game0.40.6
1 goal40%60%
2 goals0%0%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%80%
No goal80%60%
Goal difference0+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Mes Rafsanjan
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
2
4
16-30
1
6
31-45
2
8
46-60
0
2
61-75
4
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Esteghlal Khuzestan
ScoredConceded
0
3
0-15
3
6
16-30
3
4
31-45
4
1
46-60
0
1
61-75
3
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

1.86
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
0.8 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
107%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
35%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+7%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
20%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
30%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 3 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Mes Rafsanjan

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.44
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.40
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
60%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
182%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.17
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.1
Late goals
36% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
36%

Esteghlal Khuzestan

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.26
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+2.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.18
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
87%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.0
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Persian Gulf Pro League).

Teams vs league

Mes RafsanjanLigaEsteghlal Khuzestan
Average goals per game 2.001.75 1.74
Both teams scored 32%38% 37%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 32%27% 21%
Clean sheets 32%42% 32%
Goal before half-time 58%52% 79%
Goal after half-time 63%61% 53%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.75
Average goals per game
38%
Both teams scored
27%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
42%
Clean sheets
0.97
Home goals / game
0.78
Away goals / game
+24%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defensive advantage
+13%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
52%
1 goal
17%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
61%
1 goal
25%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Mes RafsanjanYellow cardReza Jabireh
  2. Esteghlal KhuzestanGoalGhasem Latifi
  3. Mes RafsanjanSubstitutionOn: Hesam ChobdariOff: Stefan Ashkovski
  4. Esteghlal KhuzestanSubstitutionOn: Javad ZerganiOff: Amirhossein Jalalivand
  5. Mes RafsanjanYellow cardKi-Je Lee
  6. Esteghlal KhuzestanSubstitutionOn: Mohammad Ahle ShakhehOff: Mohammad Hossein Zavari
  7. Mes RafsanjanRed cardHesam Chobdari

Head-to-head

Record from Mes Rafsanjan's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Esteghlal Khuzestan. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Esteghlal Khuzestan
2 : 0
Mes Rafsanjan

FAQ

What was the result of Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?

The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Mes Rafsanjan 0:1 Esteghlal Khuzestan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?

Mes Rafsanjan score 0.58 goals per game on average and Esteghlal Khuzestan 0.68. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.75 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Mes Rafsanjan's matches and 37% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's.

What form are Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal Khuzestan in?

Over the last 5 games Mes Rafsanjan have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Esteghlal Khuzestan 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?

The statistical background for Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan — 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.