Persepolis vs Sepahan: match statistics
Sepahan leads the table and displays impressive away form with 75% wins and only 0.25 goals conceded on average per match, making them a very solid team on the road. Persepolis is undefeated at home (0% losses) with 63% draws, suggesting defensive stability at their own stadium. Both teams have identical shot conversion rates (16%) and similar xG values, indicating balanced offensive potential. The recent form of both sides is mixed (Persepolis 2.0 PPG, Sepahan 1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), further confirming the scenario of a close encounter. Taking into account the high number of draws for Persepolis at home and the defensive solidity of both teams, a share of the points is the most probable result.
Persepolis vs Sepahan: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Persepolis played Sepahan in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Persepolis: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Sepahan: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Persepolis scores 1.06 and concedes 0.56 goals per match. Sepahan scores 1.13 and concedes 0.50. League average: 1.76 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Persepolis 44%, Sepahan 31%. Over 2.5: Persepolis 25%, Sepahan 25%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Sepahan has higher xG: 1.30 vs 1.13. Persepolis: 3.1 shots per match, Sepahan: 6.1.
Match halves
Persepolis: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 0.50. Sepahan: half-time lead 38%, second-half goals 0.63.
Goals by minute
Persepolis: 76-90+ (7 goals). Sepahan: 61-75 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.76 goals per match, BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 27%.
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
Sepahan leads the table and displays impressive away form with 75% wins and only 0.25 goals conceded on average per match, making them a very solid team on the road. Persepolis is undefeated at home (0% losses) with 63% draws, suggesting defensive stability at their own stadium. Both teams have identical shot conversion rates (16%) and similar xG values, indicating balanced offensive potential. The recent form of both sides is mixed (Persepolis 2.0 PPG, Sepahan 1.6 PPG in the last 5 matches), further confirming the scenario of a close encounter. Taking into account the high number of draws for Persepolis at home and the defensive solidity of both teams, a share of the points is the most probable result.
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
| Persepolis | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.37 | 0.21 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 1.13 | 0.52 |
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.
Sepahan is 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.06 goals / match - Persepolis · 1.13 goals / match - Sepahan
Sepahan is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.56 goals / match - Persepolis · 0.5 goals / match - Sepahan
Persepolis scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Sepahan keeps a clean sheet in 63% (10 of 16 matches).
Sepahan scores in 81% of matches (13 of 16 matches), while Persepolis 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 - Persepolis
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.
Persepolis is 12% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / match - Persepolis · 1.56 pts / match - Sepahan
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Persepolis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sepahan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 38% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 20% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 20% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Persepolis
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
| Persepolis | Liga | Sepahan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.63 | 1.76 | ▼ 1.63 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 44% | 38% | ▼ 31% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 25% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 42% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 56% | 60% | ▼ 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
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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Persepolis 1 - 0 - 0 Sepahan. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Persepolis vs Sepahan?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Persepolis 2:1 Sepahan. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Persepolis vs Sepahan?
Persepolis score 1.06 goals per game on average and Sepahan 1.13. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 44% of Persepolis's matches and 31% of Sepahan's.
What form are Persepolis and Sepahan in?
Over the last 5 games Persepolis have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sepahan 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Persepolis 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.