Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: match statistics
Sepahan, as league leaders, display solid home form with 50% clean sheets and a loss rate of just 20% at their own stadium. The hosts possess a significantly superior xG record (1.58 vs 0.77), indicating a clear advantage in chance creation. Esteghlal Khuzestan struggles on the road, with 50% losses, a negative goal difference (-7), and a concerning 50% rate of matches without scoring. While the visitors' recent form has improved (1.6 PPG), their away weakness and Sepahan's statistical dominance in both attack and defense point towards a home victory. A draw remains a possibility given Sepahan's 40% home draw rate and the visitors' recent defensive stance.
Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sepahan played against Esteghlal Khuzestan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on February 23, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Sepahan has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Esteghlal Khuzestan has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sepahan scores 1.05 goals per game and allows 0.60. Esteghlal Khuzestan scores 0.71 and allows 0.95. Games in this league average 1.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 35% of Sepahan's games and 33% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 19%, 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 0.86 per game. Sepahan takes 4.7 shots per game, while Esteghlal Khuzestan takes 2.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Sepahan leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal Khuzestan leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.38 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sepahan's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). For Esteghlal Khuzestan, it is minutes 46-60 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.78 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 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
Sepahan, as league leaders, display solid home form with 50% clean sheets and a loss rate of just 20% at their own stadium. The hosts possess a significantly superior xG record (1.58 vs 0.77), indicating a clear advantage in chance creation. Esteghlal Khuzestan struggles on the road, with 50% losses, a negative goal difference (-7), and a concerning 50% rate of matches without scoring. While the visitors' recent form has improved (1.6 PPG), their away weakness and Sepahan's statistical dominance in both attack and defense point towards a home victory. A draw remains a possibility given Sepahan's 40% home draw rate and the visitors' recent defensive stance.
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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
| Sepahan | Esteghlal Khuzestan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.28 | 0.32 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.68 | 0.93 |
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 Khuzestan is 60% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Sepahan · 1.6 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
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 48% better for: goals scored per game.
1.05 goals / game - Sepahan · 0.71 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Sepahan is 58% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.6 goals / game - Sepahan · 0.95 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Sepahan scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Esteghlal Khuzestan keeps a clean sheet in 38% (8 of 21 meczów).
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores in 57% of games (12 of 21 meczów), while Sepahan keeps a clean sheet in 55% (11 of 20 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 - Sepahan
Over / Under - Esteghlal Khuzestan
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.
Sepahan is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / game - Sepahan · 1.14 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sepahan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Esteghlal Khuzestan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (5 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 indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sepahan
Esteghlal Khuzestan
* 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
| Sepahan | Liga | Esteghlal Khuzestan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.65 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 38% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 19% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 55% | 41% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 53% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 55% | 62% | ▼ 52% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Sepahan's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Esteghlal Khuzestan. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Sepahan 3:1 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 Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
Sepahan score 1.05 goals per game on average and Esteghlal Khuzestan 0.71. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Sepahan's matches and 33% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's.
What form are Sepahan and Esteghlal Khuzestan in?
Over the last 5 games Sepahan have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Esteghlal Khuzestan 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
The statistical background for Sepahan 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.