Foolad vs Zob Ahan: match statistics
Foolad is displaying significantly better form, averaging 1.8 points per match in their last five games, while Zob Ahan has managed only 1.0 point. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws, which contrasts with the visitors' inconsistent form, having lost two of their last five fixtures. Foolad boasts a positive home goal difference (+3) and a 50% clean sheet rate in home matches, whereas Zob Ahan exhibits poor away performance with a mere 10% win rate and a -7 goal difference. The visitors also have a very high FTS% of 80%, indicating recurring struggles to score. Considering the hosts' advantages in form, effectiveness, and defensive stability, Foolad holds a clear edge in this encounter, although a draw also remains a plausible scenario due to both teams' high percentage of draws this season.
Foolad vs Zob Ahan: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Foolad played Zob Ahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Foolad: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Zob Ahan: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Foolad scores 0.85 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Zob Ahan scores 0.55 and concedes 0.85. League average: 1.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Foolad 40%, Zob Ahan 25%. Over 2.5: Foolad 25%, Zob Ahan 15%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Zob Ahan has higher xG: 1.32 vs 0.96. Foolad: 4.3 shots per match, Zob Ahan: 4.2.
Match halves
Foolad: half-time lead 10%, second-half goals 0.70. Zob Ahan: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.15.
Goals by minute
Foolad: 76-90+ (7 goals). Zob Ahan: 16-30 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.78 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 27%.
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
Foolad is displaying significantly better form, averaging 1.8 points per match in their last five games, while Zob Ahan has managed only 1.0 point. The hosts are unbeaten in their last five matches with two wins and three draws, which contrasts with the visitors' inconsistent form, having lost two of their last five fixtures. Foolad boasts a positive home goal difference (+3) and a 50% clean sheet rate in home matches, whereas Zob Ahan exhibits poor away performance with a mere 10% win rate and a -7 goal difference. The visitors also have a very high FTS% of 80%, indicating recurring struggles to score. Considering the hosts' advantages in form, effectiveness, and defensive stability, Foolad holds a clear edge in this encounter, although a draw also remains a plausible scenario due to both teams' high percentage of draws this season.
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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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 13% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.22 | 0.32 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.55 | 0.46 |
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.
Foolad is 80% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Foolad · 1 pts / match - Zob Ahan
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.
Foolad is 55% better for: goals scored per match.
0.85 goals / match - Foolad · 0.55 goals / match - Zob Ahan
Foolad is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - Foolad · 0.85 goals / match - Zob Ahan
Foolad scores in 50% of matches (10 of 20 matches), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 40% (8 of 20 matches).
Zob Ahan scores in 30% of matches (6 of 20 matches), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 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 - Zob Ahan
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.
Zob Ahan is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.9 pts / match - Foolad · 1.3 pts / match - Zob Ahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Foolad - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 10% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 15%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Foolad
Zob Ahan
* 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 | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.60 | 1.78 | ▼ 1.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 40% | 38% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 15% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 35% | 41% | • 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▼ 55% |
^ 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
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.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Foolad 0 - 1 - 0 Zob Ahan. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Foolad vs Zob Ahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Foolad 0:0 Zob Ahan. 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 Zob Ahan?
Foolad score 0.85 goals per game on average and Zob Ahan 0.55. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Foolad's matches and 25% of Zob Ahan's.
What form are Foolad and Zob Ahan in?
Over the last 5 games Foolad have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Zob Ahan 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Foolad vs Zob Ahan?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.