Paykan vs Sepahan: match statistics
As the league leader, Sepahan presents significantly higher form and efficiency than Paykan, who sits in 12th place. The visitors have an impressive 60% away win rate with a +7 goal difference, while the hosts have won only 27% of their home matches with a -1 balance. Sepahan is characterized by much better offensive efficiency (1.2 goals per away match compared to Paykan's 0.64 at home) and a solid defense (60% clean sheets away). The form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 PPG for the hosts). Paykan fails to score in 55% of home matches, which gives a distinct advantage to the table leader against such an effective rival. Considering all statistical indicators, Sepahan is the clear favorite for this match.
Paykan vs Sepahan: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Paykan played Sepahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Paykan: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Sepahan: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Paykan scores 0.68 and concedes 0.95 goals per match. Sepahan scores 1.14 and concedes 0.62. League average: 1.79 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Paykan 32%, Sepahan 38%. Over 2.5: Paykan 18%, Sepahan 29%. League level: BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 28%.
xG, shots and style
Sepahan has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.14. Paykan: 3.9 shots per match, Sepahan: 4.4.
Match halves
Paykan: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 0.23. Sepahan: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67.
Goals by minute
Paykan: 16-30 (4 goals). Sepahan: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.79 goals per match, BTTS 39%, Over 2.5 28%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, 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
As the league leader, Sepahan presents significantly higher form and efficiency than Paykan, who sits in 12th place. The visitors have an impressive 60% away win rate with a +7 goal difference, while the hosts have won only 27% of their home matches with a -1 balance. Sepahan is characterized by much better offensive efficiency (1.2 goals per away match compared to Paykan's 0.64 at home) and a solid defense (60% clean sheets away). The form over the last five matches also favors the visitors (1.4 PPG vs 0.8 PPG for the hosts). Paykan fails to score in 55% of home matches, which gives a distinct advantage to the table leader against such an effective rival. Considering all statistical indicators, Sepahan is the clear favorite for this match.
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
| Paykan | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 22% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.79 | 0.80 |
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.
Sepahan is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Paykan · 1.4 pts / match - Sepahan
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.
Sepahan is 68% better for: goals scored per match.
0.68 goals / match - Paykan · 1.14 goals / match - Sepahan
Sepahan is 53% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.95 goals / match - Paykan · 0.62 goals / match - Sepahan
Paykan scores in 55% of matches (12 of 22 matches), while Sepahan keeps a clean sheet in 52% (11 of 21 matches).
Sepahan scores in 81% of matches (17 of 21 matches), while Paykan keeps a clean sheet in 36% (8 of 22 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 - Paykan
Over / Under - Sepahan
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.
Sepahan is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / match - Paykan · 1.43 pts / match - Sepahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Paykan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 23%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Sepahan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
* 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Paykan
Sepahan
* 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
| Paykan | Liga | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.64 | 1.79 | • 1.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 39% | • 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 18% | 28% | • 29% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 36% | 41% | ▲ 52% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 59% | 62% | ▼ 57% |
^ 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
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: Paykan 0 - 0 - 1 Sepahan. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Paykan vs Sepahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Paykan 0:0 Sepahan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Paykan vs Sepahan?
Paykan score 0.68 goals per game on average and Sepahan 1.14. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.79 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 28% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Paykan's matches and 38% of Sepahan's.
What form are Paykan and Sepahan in?
Over the last 5 games Paykan have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Sepahan 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Paykan vs Sepahan?
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.