Persepolis vs Sepahan: match statistics
Sepahan leads the table and displays impressive away form with 75% wins and only 0.25 goals conceded on average per match, making them a very solid team on the road. Persepolis is undefeated at home (0% losses) with 63% draws, suggesting defensive stability at their own stadium. Both teams have identical shot conversion rates (16%) and similar xG values, indicating balanced offensive potential. The recent form of both sides is mixed (Persepolis 2.0 PPG, Sepahan 1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), further confirming the scenario of a close encounter. Taking into account the high number of draws for Persepolis at home and the defensive solidity of both teams, a share of the points is the most probable result.
Persepolis vs Sepahan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Persepolis played against Sepahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Persepolis has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sepahan has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Persepolis scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 0.56. Sepahan scores 1.13 and allows 0.50. Games in this league average 1.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 44% of Persepolis's games and 31% of Sepahan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 25%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Sepahan has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.13 per game. Persepolis takes 3.1 shots per game, while Sepahan takes 6.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Persepolis leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Sepahan leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Persepolis's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Sepahan, it is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.76 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 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
Sepahan leads the table and displays impressive away form with 75% wins and only 0.25 goals conceded on average per match, making them a very solid team on the road. Persepolis is undefeated at home (0% losses) with 63% draws, suggesting defensive stability at their own stadium. Both teams have identical shot conversion rates (16%) and similar xG values, indicating balanced offensive potential. The recent form of both sides is mixed (Persepolis 2.0 PPG, Sepahan 1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), further confirming the scenario of a close encounter. Taking into account the high number of draws for Persepolis at home and the defensive solidity of both teams, a share of the points is the most probable result.
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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
| Persepolis | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.37 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.13 | 0.52 |
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.
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.
Sepahan is 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Persepolis · 1.13 goals / game - Sepahan
Sepahan is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.56 goals / game - Persepolis · 0.5 goals / game - Sepahan
Persepolis scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Sepahan keeps a clean sheet in 63% (10 of 16 meczów).
Sepahan scores in 81% of games (13 of 16 meczów), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 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 - Persepolis
Over / Under - Sepahan
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 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Persepolis · 1.56 pts / game - Sepahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sepahan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Persepolis
Sepahan
* 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
| Persepolis | Liga | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.63 | 1.76 | ▼ 1.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 44% | 38% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 42% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Persepolis's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sepahan. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Persepolis vs Sepahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Persepolis 2:1 Sepahan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Persepolis vs Sepahan?
Persepolis score 1.06 goals per game on average and Sepahan 1.13. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Persepolis's matches and 31% of Sepahan's.
What form are Persepolis and Sepahan in?
Over the last 5 games Persepolis have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sepahan 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Persepolis vs Sepahan?
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.