Esteghlal vs Persepolis: match statistics
Esteghlal vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Esteghlal played Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 2 September 2026. Venue: Azadi Stadium. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Esteghlal: 3-1-0, 2.50 points/match. Persepolis: 3-0-1, 2.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
Esteghlal scores 1.75 and concedes 0.00 goals per match. Persepolis scores 2.25 and concedes 0.50. League average: 1.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Esteghlal 0%, Persepolis 25%. Over 2.5: Esteghlal 25%, Persepolis 50%. League level: BTTS 29%, Over 2.5 21%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Esteghlal: -1.0 shots per match, Persepolis: -1.0.
Match halves
Esteghlal: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 1.00. Persepolis: half-time lead 75%, second-half goals 0.75.
Goals by minute
Esteghlal: 76-90+ (3 goals). Persepolis: 0-15 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.79 goals per match, BTTS 29%, Over 2.5 21%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
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 sit 2nd and remain unbeaten after 4 rounds, recording 3 wins, 1 draw and a 7:0 goal difference. The hosts are also in excellent current form: they have won 4 of their last 5 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 1. At home, Esteghlal have won both matches, averaging 3 goals per game and keeping a clean sheet in 100% of their appearances. Persepolis occupy a lower position and have suffered 3 defeats in their last five matches, conceding 7 goals in total while recording just 2 wins. The visitors average 1 goal scored away from home and have failed to score in 50% of such matches, so Esteghlal’s more solid defence and superior finishing make the home win the most convincing option.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest signal is Esteghlal’s highly resilient defense: in their last 5 matches, the team conceded just 1 goal, averaging 0.2 per game, while BTTS landed in only 20% of those appearances. Persepolis averaged 1.6 goals scored during this period, but at the same time failed to score in as many as 50% of their away matches to date, with 50% of those games ending with the opposition keeping a clean sheet. The league as a whole has a low BTTS rate of 33% and averages only 1.94 goals per match, which favors outcomes where at least one side fails to score. Esteghlal are on a run of 4 wins and a draw, and their 9:1 aggregate from the last 5 matches suggests that a controlled home win with Persepolis failing to score is more likely than a Goal/Goal outcome. Therefore, the recommended market is BTTS - No: at least one team is expected not to score. This does not automatically mean a 0:0 draw or that neither team will score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Esteghlal are in excellent defensive form, conceding just 1 goal in their last 5 matches, an average of 0.2 per game. Persepolis have averaged 1.6 goals scored over the same period, but have also lost 3 of their last 5 matches and conceded an average of 1.4 goals. The Iranian league has a low average of 1.94 goals per match, with only 24% of games going Over 2.5 goals. Although Esteghlal’s previous home results were high-scoring, they are based on a very small sample and contrast with their last 5 matches, in which only 40% produced Over 2.5 goals. The strongest option is Under 3.5 goals, as the projected total of 1.90 goals and the hosts’ tight defense significantly reduce the likelihood of at least four goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by an Esteghlal win at full-time, as the home side have not lost any of their last five matches, winning four and drawing one. During this period, Esteghlal have conceded just 0.2 goals per match, while Persepolis have allowed opponents an average of 1.4 goals and have lost three of their last five games. At half-time, the hosts were level in 60% of their recent matches, and their average number of goals conceded in the first half is only 0.2, clearly supporting a cautious, evenly balanced start. After the break, Esteghlal score an average of 1.0 goal and have conceded none in their last five second halves, whereas Persepolis concede 0.8 goals per match during that period. The home side also have significantly better full-match results efficiency, averaging 2.6 points across their last five matches compared with 1.2 for the visitors.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Esteghlal | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 0% | 0% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.00 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Esteghlal is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2.5 pts / match - Esteghlal · 2.25 pts / match - Persepolis
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.
Persepolis is 29% better for: goals scored per match.
1.75 goals / match - Esteghlal · 2.25 goals / match - Persepolis
Esteghlal scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 matches).
Persepolis scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 100% (4 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Esteghlal
Over / Under - Persepolis
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / match - Esteghlal · 2.5 pts / match - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 75% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 50% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.50 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Esteghlal
Persepolis
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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
| Esteghlal | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 1.75 | 1.79 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 0% | 29% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 25% | 21% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 100% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
^ 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
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
Previous meeting: Esteghlal 0 - 1 - 0 Persepolis. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Esteghlal 1:1 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
Esteghlal score 1.75 goals per game on average and Persepolis 2.25. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 21% of games. Both teams score in 0% of Esteghlal's matches and 25% of Persepolis's.
What form are Esteghlal and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Esteghlal have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Persepolis 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Esteghlal vs Persepolis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Esteghlal vs Persepolis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.