Malavan vs Foolad: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a tight contest with a high probability of a draw scenario. Malavan occupies a higher table position (7th place) and holds a better home record with 43% wins, yet their scoring efficiency is low (0.86 goals/match). Foolad presents a very defensive stance on the road with 63% draws and only 0.75 goals conceded per match, making them a tough opponent to break down. Both teams show identical form in the last 5 matches (1.6 points/match) and similar xG values, confirming a balanced level. The low attacking efficiency of both squads (Malavan 6% conversion, Foolad 5%) and the guests' defensive organization suggest a low-tempo match ending in a share of the points.
Malavan vs Foolad: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Malavan played Foolad in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 22 January 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Malavan: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match. Foolad: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Malavan scores 0.56 and concedes 0.69 goals per match. Foolad scores 0.44 and concedes 0.56. League average: 1.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Malavan 25%, Foolad 25%. Over 2.5: Malavan 19%, Foolad 6%. League level: BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Foolad has higher xG: 0.96 vs 0.68. Malavan: 1.6 shots per match, Foolad: 5.6.
Match halves
Malavan: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.44. Foolad: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.44.
Goals by minute
Malavan: 61-75 (4 goals). Foolad: 61-75 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.72 goals per match, BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 26%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, 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
Statistical analysis indicates a tight contest with a high probability of a draw scenario. Malavan occupies a higher table position (7th place) and holds a better home record with 43% wins, yet their scoring efficiency is low (0.86 goals/match). Foolad presents a very defensive stance on the road with 63% draws and only 0.75 goals conceded per match, making them a tough opponent to break down. Both teams show identical form in the last 5 matches (1.6 points/match) and similar xG values, confirming a balanced level. The low attacking efficiency of both squads (Malavan 6% conversion, Foolad 5%) and the guests' defensive organization suggest a low-tempo match ending in a share of the points.
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
| Malavan | Foolad | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 4% | 17% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.44 | 0.17 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 9.33 | 0.47 |
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.
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.
Malavan is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
0.56 goals / match - Malavan · 0.44 goals / match - Foolad
Foolad is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.69 goals / match - Malavan · 0.56 goals / match - Foolad
Malavan scores in 44% of matches (7 of 16 matches), while Foolad keeps a clean sheet in 44% (7 of 16 matches).
Foolad scores in 38% of matches (6 of 16 matches), while Malavan keeps a clean sheet in 56% (9 of 16 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 - Malavan
Over / Under - Foolad
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.
Malavan is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.81 pts / match - Malavan · 0.69 pts / match - Foolad
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Malavan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 31%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Foolad - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 100% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). 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
Malavan
Foolad
* 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
| Malavan | Liga | Foolad | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.25 | 1.72 | ▼ 1.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 37% | ▼ 25% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▼ 6% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 43% | • 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 44% | 53% | ▼ 31% |
| 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
Other recorded players
Away team
Other recorded players
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: Malavan 1 - 0 - 0 Foolad. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Malavan vs Foolad?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Malavan 2:2 Foolad. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Malavan vs Foolad?
Malavan score 0.56 goals per game on average and Foolad 0.44. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Malavan's matches and 25% of Foolad's.
What form are Malavan and Foolad in?
Over the last 5 games Malavan have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 points per game) and Foolad 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Malavan vs Foolad?
The statistical background for Malavan vs Foolad — 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.