Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis: match statistics
Persepolis are second in the table and are in significantly better form than Fajr Sepasi, who are in ninth place. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 57% win rate and 57% clean sheets, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per game. In their last five matches, Persepolis have averaged 2.2 points per game, winning three times and drawing twice without a defeat. Fajr Sepasi have poor home form with a 57% loss rate at home and a goal difference of minus four. The hosts have averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, confirming their struggles. Persepolis also boast better offensive and defensive efficiency, which, combined with their current form, gives them the edge in this encounter.
Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Fajr Sepasi play Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match date is 18 January 2026 at 14:15. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Fajr Sepasi: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Persepolis: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Fajr Sepasi scores 1.09 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Persepolis scores 1.05 and concedes 0.86. League average: 1.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Fajr Sepasi 57%, Persepolis 50%. Over 2.5: Fajr Sepasi 48%, Persepolis 36%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Persepolis has higher xG: 1.13 vs 0.76. Fajr Sepasi: 0.4 shots per match, Persepolis: 1.9.
Match halves
Fajr Sepasi: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.65. Persepolis: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Fajr Sepasi: 31-45+ (7 goals). Persepolis: 76-90+ (10 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.79 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
Persepolis are second in the table and are in significantly better form than Fajr Sepasi, who are in ninth place. The visitors have an impressive away record with a 57% win rate and 57% clean sheets, conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per game. In their last five matches, Persepolis have averaged 2.2 points per game, winning three times and drawing twice without a defeat. Fajr Sepasi have poor home form with a 57% loss rate at home and a goal difference of minus four. The hosts have averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, confirming their struggles. Persepolis also boast better offensive and defensive efficiency, which, combined with their current form, gives them the edge in this encounter.
Half-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
| Fajr Sepasi | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | -91% | 21% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 1.77 | 0.58 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 2.56 |
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.
Fajr Sepasi is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Fajr Sepasi · 0.6 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 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Fajr Sepasi · 0.86 goals / match - Persepolis
Fajr Sepasi scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 45% (10 of 22 matches).
Persepolis scores in 82% of matches (18 of 22 matches), while Fajr Sepasi keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 — Fajr Sepasi
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 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.17 pts / match - Fajr Sepasi · 1.36 pts / match - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Fajr Sepasi - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -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 31-45 (7 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Fajr Sepasi
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
| Fajr Sepasi | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.26 | 1.79 | ▲ 1.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 28% | ▲ 36% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 41% | ▲ 45% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 48% | 54% | ▲ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 96% | 62% | ▲ 64% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Fajr Sepasi 0 - 1 - 0 Persepolis. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Fajr Sepasi 2:1 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
Fajr Sepasi score 1.09 goals per game on average and Persepolis 1.05. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Fajr Sepasi's matches and 50% of Persepolis's.
What form are Fajr Sepasi and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Fajr Sepasi have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Persepolis 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis?
The statistical background for Fajr Sepasi vs Persepolis — 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.