Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: match statistics
Esteghlal clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and statistics. The visitors sit in 6th place in the table with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws, and only 2 losses, while Zob Ahan ranks 15th with just 2 wins this season. The form over the last five matches also favors Esteghlal (1.6 points per match) compared to just 0.6 points for Zob Ahan. The hosts have not won any of their last five matches and have not scored a single goal during this period, highlighting their severe offensive issues (63% of home matches without a goal). Esteghlal, on the other hand, has a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and scores an average of 1 goal per match, which, given the hosts' weak defense, gives them a real chance for the full three points. A draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to split points (63% draws for each), but Esteghlal's qualitative advantage and form make their victory the most likely scenario.
Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Zob Ahan played against Esteghlal in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The game was played on January 23, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
Zob Ahan has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Esteghlal has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Zob Ahan scores 0.56 goals per game and allows 0.94. Esteghlal scores 1.25 and allows 0.81. Games in this league average 1.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Zob Ahan's games and 50% of Esteghlal's. The Over 2.5 rates are 13% and 31%, compared with league averages of 38% for BTTS and 27% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zob Ahan has the higher season xG average, 1.32 to 1.30 per game. Zob Ahan takes 5.4 shots per game, while Esteghlal takes 3.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Zob Ahan leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.19 goals per game after halftime. Esteghlal leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Zob Ahan's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 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 1.74 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 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 6.00 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
Esteghlal clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and statistics. The visitors sit in 6th place in the table with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws, and only 2 losses, while Zob Ahan ranks 15th with just 2 wins this season. The form over the last five matches also favors Esteghlal (1.6 points per match) compared to just 0.6 points for Zob Ahan. The hosts have not won any of their last five matches and have not scored a single goal during this period, highlighting their severe offensive issues (63% of home matches without a goal). Esteghlal, on the other hand, has a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and scores an average of 1 goal per match, which, given the hosts' weak defense, gives them a real chance for the full three points. A draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to split points (63% draws for each), but Esteghlal's qualitative advantage and form make their victory the most likely scenario.
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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
| Zob Ahan | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.24 | 0.34 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 1.33 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Zob Ahan · 1.2 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 123% better for: goals scored per game.
0.56 goals / game - Zob Ahan · 1.25 goals / game - Esteghlal
Esteghlal is 16% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.94 goals / game - Zob Ahan · 0.81 goals / game - Esteghlal
Zob Ahan scores in 31% of games (5 of 16 meczów), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 meczów).
Esteghlal scores in 75% of games (12 of 16 meczów), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 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 - Zob Ahan
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.
Esteghlal is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Zob Ahan · 1.44 pts / game - Esteghlal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 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 31% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
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
Zob Ahan
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
| Zob Ahan | Liga | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.50 | 1.74 | ▲ 2.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 27% | ▲ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 59% | ▼ 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
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Zob AhanYellow cardSobhan Khaghani
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Zob Ahan's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Esteghlal. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Zob Ahan 0:0 Esteghlal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
Zob Ahan score 0.56 goals per game on average and Esteghlal 1.25. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Zob Ahan's matches and 50% of Esteghlal's.
What form are Zob Ahan and Esteghlal in?
Over the last 5 games Zob Ahan have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Esteghlal 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.