Paykan vs Esteghlal: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced rivalry with a higher likelihood of a draw scenario. Paykan in home matches shows poor offensive efficiency (0.67 goals per game, 56% of matches without a goal scored), but at the same time a solid defense (0.67 goals conceded per game, 44% clean sheets). Esteghlal away is characterized by a high draw percentage (67%), confirming their cautious approach in away fixtures. The visitors have better xG statistics (1.51 vs 1.08 for the hosts), higher shot accuracy on target (4.0 vs 2.33), and better form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.6 PPG). However, the low scoring efficiency of both teams in recent matches (3 goals by Paykan and 4 goals by Esteghlal in the last 5 games) and the defensive solidity of both sides (1 goal conceded each in the last 5 matches) suggest a low tempo of play and a probable share of the points.
Paykan vs Esteghlal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Paykan played against Esteghlal in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on February 1, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Paykan has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Esteghlal has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Paykan scores 0.72 goals per game and allows 0.89. Esteghlal scores 1.17 and allows 0.72. Games in this league average 1.72 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Paykan's games and 44% of Esteghlal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 22% and 28%, compared with league averages of 37% for BTTS and 26% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Esteghlal has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.14 per game. Paykan takes 4.9 shots per game, while Esteghlal takes 3.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Paykan leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.22 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal leads at halftime in 28% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Paykan's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Esteghlal, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.72 goals. Both teams score in 37% 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 4.00 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
Statistical analysis points to a balanced rivalry with a higher likelihood of a draw scenario. Paykan in home matches shows poor offensive efficiency (0.67 goals per game, 56% of matches without a goal scored), but at the same time a solid defense (0.67 goals conceded per game, 44% clean sheets). Esteghlal away is characterized by a high draw percentage (67%), confirming their cautious approach in away fixtures. The visitors have better xG statistics (1.51 vs 1.08 for the hosts), higher shot accuracy on target (4.0 vs 2.33), and better form in the last five matches (1.8 PPG vs 1.6 PPG). However, the low scoring efficiency of both teams in recent matches (3 goals by Paykan and 4 goals by Esteghlal in the last 5 games) and the defensive solidity of both sides (1 goal conceded each in the last 5 matches) suggest a low tempo of play and a probable share of the points.
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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
| Paykan | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 26% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.23 | 0.39 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.56 | 1.63 |
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 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Paykan · 1.6 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 63% better for: goals scored per game.
0.72 goals / game - Paykan · 1.17 goals / game - Esteghlal
Esteghlal is 24% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.89 goals / game - Paykan · 0.72 goals / game - Esteghlal
Paykan scores in 56% of games (10 of 18 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 44% (8 of 18 meczów).
Esteghlal scores in 72% of games (13 of 18 meczów), while Paykan keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 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 - Paykan
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paykan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.2 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 28% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 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 | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (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
Paykan
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
| Paykan | Liga | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.61 | 1.72 | ▲ 1.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 37% | ▲ 44% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 22% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 39% | 43% | • 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 56% | 51% | ▲ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 60% | ▼ 56% |
^ 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
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 Paykan's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Esteghlal. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Paykan vs Esteghlal?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Paykan 1:0 Esteghlal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Paykan vs Esteghlal?
Paykan score 0.72 goals per game on average and Esteghlal 1.17. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Paykan's matches and 44% of Esteghlal's.
What form are Paykan and Esteghlal in?
Over the last 5 games Paykan have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Esteghlal 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paykan vs Esteghlal?
The statistical background for Paykan 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.