Mes Rafsanjan vs Zob Ahan: match statistics
The match promises to be a very tight clash between two teams from the bottom of the table, sitting in 16th and 15th place respectively. Mes Rafsanjan presents poor form with just one victory in the last five matches and an alarming rate of 63% of home games without scoring a goal. Zob Ahan fares even worse in away matches, failing to win any of their last five encounters and scoring just 0.63 goals on average per away game. A key factor favoring a draw is the high percentage of draws for both teams (38% for the hosts at home, 38% for the visitors away) and the very poor offensive efficiency of both sides. The form of both squads in the last five matches is negative, which further increases the probability of splitting points in this meeting of two teams fighting for survival.
Mes Rafsanjan vs Zob Ahan: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Mes Rafsanjan played Zob Ahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 28 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Mes Rafsanjan: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Zob Ahan: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Mes Rafsanjan scores 0.65 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Zob Ahan scores 0.53 and concedes 0.88. League average: 1.72 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Mes Rafsanjan 35%, Zob Ahan 24%. Over 2.5: Mes Rafsanjan 35%, Zob Ahan 12%. League level: BTTS 37%, Over 2.5 26%.
xG, shots and style
Zob Ahan has higher xG: 1.32 vs 0.87. Mes Rafsanjan: -0.1 shots per match, Zob Ahan: 5.1.
Match halves
Mes Rafsanjan: half-time lead 6%, second-half goals 0.35. Zob Ahan: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.18.
Goals by minute
Mes Rafsanjan: 76-90+ (4 goals). Zob Ahan: 31-45+ (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: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, 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
The match promises to be a very tight clash between two teams from the bottom of the table, sitting in 16th and 15th place respectively. Mes Rafsanjan presents poor form with just one victory in the last five matches and an alarming rate of 63% of home games without scoring a goal. Zob Ahan fares even worse in away matches, failing to win any of their last five encounters and scoring just 0.63 goals on average per away game. A key factor favoring a draw is the high percentage of draws for both teams (38% for the hosts at home, 38% for the visitors away) and the very poor offensive efficiency of both sides. The form of both squads in the last five matches is negative, which further increases the probability of splitting points in this meeting of two teams fighting for survival.
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
| Mes Rafsanjan | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 0% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.00 | 0.33 |
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.
Mes Rafsanjan is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Mes Rafsanjan · 0.6 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.
Mes Rafsanjan is 23% better for: goals scored per match.
0.65 goals / match - Mes Rafsanjan · 0.53 goals / match - Zob Ahan
Zob Ahan is 67% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - Mes Rafsanjan · 0.88 goals / match - Zob Ahan
Mes Rafsanjan scores in 41% of matches (7 of 17 matches), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 matches).
Zob Ahan scores in 29% of matches (5 of 17 matches), while Mes Rafsanjan keeps a clean sheet in 29% (5 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 - Mes Rafsanjan
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 75% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.71 pts / match - Mes Rafsanjan · 1.24 pts / match - Zob Ahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Mes Rafsanjan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 6% of matches and wins 12%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 12%. 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 | 0.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 100% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
Mes Rafsanjan
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
| Mes Rafsanjan | Liga | Zob Ahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.12 | 1.72 | ▼ 1.41 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 35% | 37% | ▼ 24% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 35% | 26% | ▼ 12% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 29% | 43% | ▼ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 65% | 51% | ▼ 47% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 65% | 59% | ▼ 53% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Mes Rafsanjan 0 - 0 - 1 Zob Ahan. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Mes Rafsanjan vs Zob Ahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Mes Rafsanjan 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 Mes Rafsanjan vs Zob Ahan?
Mes Rafsanjan score 0.65 goals per game on average and Zob Ahan 0.53. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.72 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 26% of games. Both teams score in 35% of Mes Rafsanjan's matches and 24% of Zob Ahan's.
What form are Mes Rafsanjan and Zob Ahan in?
Over the last 5 games Mes Rafsanjan have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Zob Ahan 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Mes Rafsanjan 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.