Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a balanced encounter favoring a draw scenario. Shams Azar Qazvin displays an exceptionally high draw rate at home (63% draws in home matches) and has recorded four draws in their last five meetings. The hosts have not won a single home match this season, significantly reducing their chances of victory. Esteghlal Khuzestan has poor away form (57% losses, only 14% wins), but their goal difference (-7 on the road) is better than it might appear. Both teams have similar xG values, suggesting comparable playing quality, and their recent forms (0.8 PPG each) are identical. Given the hosts' tendency to draw and the inability of both teams to secure wins, a draw is the most probable result of this match.
Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shams Azar Qazvin played against Esteghlal Khuzestan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Shams Azar Qazvin has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Esteghlal Khuzestan has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Shams Azar Qazvin scores 0.67 goals per game and allows 0.87. Esteghlal Khuzestan scores 0.80 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 1.70 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Shams Azar Qazvin's games and 40% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's. The Over 2.5 rates are 13% and 27%, compared with league averages of 36% for BTTS and 24% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Shams Azar Qazvin has the higher season xG average, 0.94 to 0.86 per game. Shams Azar Qazvin takes 4.9 shots per game, while Esteghlal Khuzestan takes 4.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Shams Azar Qazvin leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal Khuzestan leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shams Azar Qazvin's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (4 goals). For Esteghlal Khuzestan, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Persian Gulf Pro League games average 1.70 goals. Both teams score in 36% of games, and 24% 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 2.00 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 encounter favoring a draw scenario. Shams Azar Qazvin displays an exceptionally high draw rate at home (63% draws in home matches) and has recorded four draws in their last five meetings. The hosts have not won a single home match this season, significantly reducing their chances of victory. Esteghlal Khuzestan has poor away form (57% losses, only 14% wins), but their goal difference (-7 on the road) is better than it might appear. Both teams have similar xG values, suggesting comparable playing quality, and their recent forms (0.8 PPG each) are identical. Given the hosts' tendency to draw and the inability of both teams to secure wins, a draw is the most probable result of this match.
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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
| Shams Azar Qazvin | Esteghlal Khuzestan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.54 |
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.
Esteghlal Khuzestan is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
0.67 goals / game - Shams Azar Qazvin · 0.8 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Shams Azar Qazvin is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.87 goals / game - Shams Azar Qazvin · 1.2 goals / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Shams Azar Qazvin scores in 47% of games (7 of 15 games), while Esteghlal Khuzestan keeps a clean sheet in 27% (4 of 15 games).
Esteghlal Khuzestan scores in 60% of games (9 of 15 games), while Shams Azar Qazvin keeps a clean sheet in 40% (6 of 15 games).
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 - Shams Azar Qazvin
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.
Esteghlal Khuzestan is 41% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.8 pts / game - Shams Azar Qazvin · 1.13 pts / game - Esteghlal Khuzestan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shams Azar Qazvin - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Esteghlal Khuzestan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 27%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 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
Shams Azar Qazvin
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
| Shams Azar Qazvin | Liga | Esteghlal Khuzestan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.53 | 1.70 | ▲ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 36% | ▲ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 24% | ▲ 27% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 40% | 43% | ▼ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 53% | ▲ 93% |
| Goal after half-time | • 60% | 59% | ▼ 53% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Shams Azar Qazvin's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Esteghlal Khuzestan. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Shams Azar Qazvin 0:0 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 Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
Shams Azar Qazvin score 0.67 goals per game on average and Esteghlal Khuzestan 0.80. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 24% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Shams Azar Qazvin's matches and 40% of Esteghlal Khuzestan's.
What form are Shams Azar Qazvin and Esteghlal Khuzestan in?
Over the last 5 games Shams Azar Qazvin have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Esteghlal Khuzestan 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
The statistical background for Shams Azar Qazvin 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.