Foolad vs Persepolis: match statistics
Persepolis occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Foolad, who are placed 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts have triumphed in only 25% of their home games. Persepolis has much better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per away match with 2.5 shots on target, whereas Foolad scores a mere 0.25 goals on average in home matches. Additionally, Persepolis controls 60% of possession away and has a positive goal difference (+2), unlike Foolad (-1). Recent form also favors the visitors, who have earned 2 points per game in the last five matches, compared to 1.6 points for the hosts.
Foolad vs Persepolis: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Foolad played Persepolis in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Foolad: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Persepolis: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Foolad scores 0.53 and concedes 0.65 goals per match. Persepolis scores 1.12 and concedes 0.59. League average: 1.70 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Foolad 29%, Persepolis 47%. Over 2.5: Foolad 12%, Persepolis 29%. League level: BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Persepolis has higher xG: 1.13 vs 0.96. Foolad: 5.2 shots per match, Persepolis: 2.8.
Match halves
Foolad: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.53. Persepolis: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.59.
Goals by minute
Foolad: 46-60 (3 goals). Persepolis: 76-90+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.70 goals per match, BTTS 36%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Persepolis occupies the second position in the table and presents significantly better form than Foolad, who are placed 11th. The visitors have won 50% of their away matches this season, while the hosts have triumphed in only 25% of their home games. Persepolis has much better offensive efficiency, scoring an average of 1 goal per away match with 2.5 shots on target, whereas Foolad scores a mere 0.25 goals on average in home matches. Additionally, Persepolis controls 60% of possession away and has a positive goal difference (+2), unlike Foolad (-1). Recent form also favors the visitors, who have earned 2 points per game in the last five matches, compared to 1.6 points for the hosts.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Foolad | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 16% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.18 | 0.40 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.65 | 1.37 |
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.
Persepolis is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Foolad · 2.4 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 111% better for: goals scored per match.
0.53 goals / match - Foolad · 1.12 goals / match - Persepolis
Persepolis is 10% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.65 goals / match - Foolad · 0.59 goals / match - Persepolis
Foolad scores in 41% of matches (7 of 17 matches), while Persepolis keeps a clean sheet in 53% (9 of 17 matches).
Persepolis scores in 82% of matches (14 of 17 matches), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 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 - Foolad
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 141% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Foolad · 1.71 pts / match - Persepolis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Foolad - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 47%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* 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 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Foolad
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
| Foolad | Liga | Persepolis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.18 | 1.70 | • 1.71 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 29% | 36% | ▲ 47% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 12% | 26% | ▲ 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 41% | 44% | ▲ 53% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 29% | 50% | ▲ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | • 59% | 59% | • 59% |
^ 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.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Foolad 0 - 1 - 0 Persepolis. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Foolad vs Persepolis?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Foolad 3:1 Persepolis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Foolad vs Persepolis?
Foolad score 0.53 goals per game on average and Persepolis 1.12. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.70 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 29% of Foolad's matches and 47% of Persepolis's.
What form are Foolad and Persepolis in?
Over the last 5 games Foolad have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Persepolis 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Foolad vs Persepolis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Foolad vs Persepolis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.