Iran - Persian Gulf Pro LeagueShahr-e Qods StadiumData current as of August 31, 2026

Persepolis vs Malavan: match statistics

Persepolis crest
Persepolis
3 : 0half-time 2:0
Malavan crest
Malavan

Persepolis vs Malavan: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Persepolis played against Malavan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on August 29, 2026. Venue: Shahr-e Qods Stadium. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Persepolis has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Malavan has 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 1.33 points per game.

Scoring records

Persepolis scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 0.67. Malavan scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 1.83 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 33% of Persepolis's games and 67% of Malavan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 33% and 33%, compared with league averages of 31% for BTTS and 23% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 0.00 per game. Persepolis takes -1.0 shots per game, while Malavan takes -1.0.

First-half and second-half trends

Persepolis leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 0.67 goals per game after halftime. Malavan leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.67 after halftime.

When the teams score

Persepolis's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Malavan, it is minutes 31-45+ (1 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.83 goals. Both teams score in 31% of games, and 23% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 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 sit 5th, while Malavan are ninth, and the hosts have won 2 of their 3 league matches so far. The strongest argument in favor of the home side is their home form: they scored 4 goals and won their only home match, whereas Malavan drew their only away fixture, scoring 1 goal. Persepolis also have the better attacking record this season, with 6 goals compared to 3, although their defense has conceded 7 goals in their last five matches. Malavan cannot be ruled out entirely, having drawn 2 of their last 5 games and conceding an average of just 1 goal away from home, which increases the likelihood of a closely contested match. However, home advantage and Persepolis’ significantly greater efficiency in their home fixture both point towards a home win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The league’s baseline profile clearly supports the BTTS - No outcome: BTTS has occurred in only 37% of matches, while the average number of goals is 2.0. Persepolis and Malavan both average 1.0 goal per match this season, with the hosts failing to score in as many as 50% of their games, increasing the risk that one side will remain scoreless. Recent form provides an argument for a Persepolis goal, as the team has averaged 1.6 goals, whereas Malavan has managed only 0.8 goals per match. Although both teams recorded BTTS in 60% of their last five matches, the visitors’ low attacking output and the league’s match profile slightly favor a BTTS - No scenario. This means that at least one team is expected not to score; it does not automatically imply a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The league profile clearly favors low-scoring outcomes: the average number of goals is only 2.0, while the 2.5-goal line has been exceeded in just 26% of matches. Both teams average 1.0 goal scored and 1.0 conceded per game this season, indicating a baseline scenario of around two goals. In their last five matches, Persepolis have recorded 1.6 goals scored per game, but Malavan average only 0.8, with their matches going Over 2.5 goals in just 20% of cases. All previous matches involving both teams have stayed below 3.5 goals, giving Under 3.5 the strongest support in the data. The estimated distribution of 1.25 goals for the home team and 0.75 for the visitors produces a total of 2.0 goals, leaving a substantial safety margin for the selected line.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Persepolis win at full-time, as Malavan were level at the break in 80% of their last five matches and never led during that period. Persepolis averaged 1.0 goals before half-time, compared with just 0.2 for Malavan, while the hosts led at the break in 40% of their recent matches. Across their last five appearances, Persepolis averaged 1.6 goals against Malavan’s 0.8 and won 40% of their matches, compared with a 20% win rate for the visitors. After the break, both teams average 0.6 goals, but the visitors did not win a single second half in the sample analyzed. The low league average of 2.0 goals per match and the fact that both teams scored in only 37% of games further support a cautious start, after which the hosts’ advantage could determine the full-time result.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

-1Possession (%)-1
PersepolisMalavan
-1Shots-1
PersepolisMalavan
-1Shots on target-1
PersepolisMalavan
0xG0
PersepolisMalavan
-1Corners-1
PersepolisMalavan
0Dangerous attacks0
PersepolisMalavan
-1Fouls-1
PersepolisMalavan
1Cards1
PersepolisMalavan

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.

2Goals scored / game1
PersepolisMalavan
0.67Goals allowed / game1
PersepolisMalavan
-1%Average possession-1%
PersepolisMalavan
-1Shots on target / game-1
PersepolisMalavan

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

-1Shots per game-1
PersepolisMalavan
-1Shots on target-1
PersepolisMalavan
-200%Shot conversion-100%
PersepolisMalavan
-1%Possession-1%
PersepolisMalavan
0xG for0
PersepolisMalavan
0xG against0
PersepolisMalavan

Shooting quality

Persepolis: BalancedMalavan: Balanced
PersepolisMalavan
Accuracy (shots on target)0%0%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.000.00
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.000.00

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.

Persepolis is 50% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Persepolis · 1.33 pts / game - Malavan

Persepolis
WWL
Season result split
67% W0% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-0-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.7xG: 0.00Opponent xG: 0.00BTTS: 33%Over 2.5: 33%
Malavan
DWL
Season result split
33% W33% R33% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-1
1.33 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-1
1.33 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-1-0
Last 5 away
0-1-0
D
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.0Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 0.00Opponent xG: 0.00BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 33%

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.

Persepolis is 100% better for: goals scored per game.

2 goals / game - Persepolis · 1 goals / game - Malavan

Persepolis is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.67 goals / game - Persepolis · 1 goals / game - Malavan

Persepolis scoring profile: very strong

Persepolis scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Malavan keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 meczów).

Malavan scoring profile: strong

Malavan scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).

6Goals scored (season)3
PersepolisMalavan
2Goals conceded (season)3
PersepolisMalavan
2.67Average goals per game2
PersepolisMalavan
6Goals scored (last 5)3
PersepolisMalavan
2Goals conceded (last 5)3
PersepolisMalavan

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal67%
PersepolisMalavan
67%2 goals33%
PersepolisMalavan
33%3 goals0%
PersepolisMalavan
33%4 goals0%
PersepolisMalavan

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal100%
PersepolisMalavan
0%2 goals0%
PersepolisMalavan
0%3 goals0%
PersepolisMalavan
0%4 goals0%
PersepolisMalavan

* 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

0%BTTS at half-time33%
PersepolisMalavan
0%BTTS in both halves0%
PersepolisMalavan
33%Scored in both halves0%
PersepolisMalavan

BTTS and goal count

33%Min. 3 goals and BTTS33%
PersepolisMalavan
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
PersepolisMalavan
33%BTTS - last 567%
PersepolisMalavan

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.

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
PersepolisMalavan
67%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
PersepolisMalavan
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time0%
PersepolisMalavan

2nd half

67%Min. 1 goal after half-time67%
PersepolisMalavan
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
PersepolisMalavan
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
PersepolisMalavan

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.

Persepolis is 248% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2.33 pts / game - Persepolis · 0.67 pts / game - Malavan

Persepolis - half-time state
67% leading33% draw0% trailing
Malavan - half-time state
0% leading67% draw33% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2.33Points per game (1st half)0.67
PersepolisMalavan
1.33Goals scored (1st half)0.33
PersepolisMalavan
0Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
PersepolisMalavan
1.33Average goals (1st half)1
PersepolisMalavan
100%Clean sheet before half-time33%
PersepolisMalavan
33%No goal before half-time67%
PersepolisMalavan

After half-time (2nd half)

1.33Points per game (2nd half)1.33
PersepolisMalavan
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.67
PersepolisMalavan
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)0.33
PersepolisMalavan
1.33Average goals (2nd half)1
PersepolisMalavan
33%Clean sheet after half-time67%
PersepolisMalavan
67%No goal after half-time67%
PersepolisMalavan

Persepolis - second-half results

33% W33% R33% P
7
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+4
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Malavan - second-half results

33% W33% R33% P
2
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.67
PPG before half-time
Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Persepolis - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.331.33
Goals scored / game1.30.7
Goals allowed / game0.00.7
Average goals per game1.31.3
1 goal67%67%
2 goals67%33%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet100%33%
No goal33%67%
Goal difference+40
Half-time: 67% leading - 33% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 33% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Malavan - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.671.33
Goals scored / game0.30.7
Goals allowed / game0.70.3
Average goals per game1.01.0
1 goal67%67%
2 goals33%33%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet33%67%
No goal67%67%
Goal difference-1+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 67% draw - 33% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 33% draw - 33% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - 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.

Persepolis
ScoredConceded
3
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
0
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Malavan
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* 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

2.33
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.5 : 0.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
128%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
50%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-79%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
45%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
11%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 9 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Persepolis

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+1.33
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.
+2.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.67
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
220%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
74%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.7
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 50% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

Malavan

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
0.00
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
0.00
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.00
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-1.00
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
110%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
110%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
33% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
33%

* 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

PersepolisLigaMalavan
Average goals per game 2.671.83 2.00
Both teams scored 33%31% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 33%23% 33%
Clean sheets 33%46% 0%
Goal before half-time 67%51% 67%
Goal after half-time 67%60% 67%

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

1.83
Average goals per game
31%
Both teams scored
23%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
46%
Clean sheets
0.91
Home goals / game
0.91
Away goals / game
+0%
Home attack advantage
+0%
Home defensive advantage
+-5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
51%
1 goal
29%
2 goals
3%
3 goals
0%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
31%
2 goals
9%
3 goals
0%
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. MalavanGoalMohammad Papi
  2. PersepolisYellow cardMohammad Khodabandelou
  3. PersepolisGoalAli Alipour Ghara

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Persepolis's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Malavan. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Malavan
1 : 0
Persepolis
Persepolis
0 : 0
Malavan

FAQ

What was the result of Persepolis vs Malavan?

The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Persepolis 3:0 Malavan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Persepolis and Malavan?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Persepolis won 0, Malavan won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Persepolis vs Malavan?

Persepolis score 2.00 goals per game on average and Malavan 1.00. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.83 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 23% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Persepolis's matches and 67% of Malavan's.

What form are Persepolis and Malavan in?

Over the last 5 games Persepolis have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Malavan 1-1-1 (1.33 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Persepolis vs Malavan?

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.