Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: match statistics
Esteghlal clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and statistics. The visitors sit in 6th place in the table with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws, and only 2 losses, while Zob Ahan ranks 15th with just 2 wins this season. The form over the last five matches also favors Esteghlal (1.6 points per match) compared to just 0.6 points for Zob Ahan. The hosts have not won any of their last five matches and have not scored a single goal during this period, highlighting their severe offensive issues (63% of home matches without a goal). Esteghlal, on the other hand, has a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and scores an average of 1 goal per match, which, given the hosts' weak defense, gives them a real chance for the full three points. A draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to split points (63% draws for each), but Esteghlal's qualitative advantage and form make their victory the most likely scenario.
Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Zob Ahan played Esteghlal in Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran). The match was played on 23 January 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
Zob Ahan: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Esteghlal: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Zob Ahan scores 0.56 and concedes 0.94 goals per match. Esteghlal scores 1.25 and concedes 0.81. League average: 1.74 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Zob Ahan 25%, Esteghlal 50%. Over 2.5: Zob Ahan 13%, Esteghlal 31%. League level: BTTS 38%, Over 2.5 27%.
xG, shots and style
Zob Ahan has higher xG: 1.32 vs 1.30. Zob Ahan: 5.4 shots per match, Esteghlal: 3.9.
Match halves
Zob Ahan: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.19. Esteghlal: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Zob Ahan: 31-45+ (3 goals). Esteghlal: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Persian Gulf Pro League: 1.74 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 6.00, 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
Esteghlal clearly dominates this clash in terms of form and statistics. The visitors sit in 6th place in the table with a record of 5 wins, 9 draws, and only 2 losses, while Zob Ahan ranks 15th with just 2 wins this season. The form over the last five matches also favors Esteghlal (1.6 points per match) compared to just 0.6 points for Zob Ahan. The hosts have not won any of their last five matches and have not scored a single goal during this period, highlighting their severe offensive issues (63% of home matches without a goal). Esteghlal, on the other hand, has a positive goal difference on the road (+3) and scores an average of 1 goal per match, which, given the hosts' weak defense, gives them a real chance for the full three points. A draw is also possible due to both teams' tendency to split points (63% draws for each), but Esteghlal's qualitative advantage and form make their victory the most likely scenario.
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
| Zob Ahan | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.24 | 0.34 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 1.33 |
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.
Esteghlal is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Zob Ahan · 1.2 pts / match - Esteghlal
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.
Esteghlal is 123% better for: goals scored per match.
0.56 goals / match - Zob Ahan · 1.25 goals / match - Esteghlal
Esteghlal is 16% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.94 goals / match - Zob Ahan · 0.81 goals / match - Esteghlal
Zob Ahan scores in 31% of matches (5 of 16 matches), while Esteghlal keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 of 16 matches).
Esteghlal scores in 75% of matches (12 of 16 matches), while Zob Ahan keeps a clean sheet in 38% (6 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 - Zob Ahan
Over / Under - Esteghlal
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.
Esteghlal is 15% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Zob Ahan · 1.44 pts / match - Esteghlal
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zob Ahan - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 13%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Esteghlal - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Zob Ahan
Esteghlal
* 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
| Zob Ahan | Liga | Esteghlal | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.50 | 1.74 | ▲ 2.06 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 38% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 13% | 27% | ▲ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 38% | 43% | ▼ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 52% | ▲ 69% |
| 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
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Zob AhanYellow cardSobhan Khaghani
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Zob Ahan 0 - 1 - 0 Esteghlal. Average goals 6.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
The Persian Gulf Pro League match finished Zob Ahan 0:0 Esteghlal. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
Zob Ahan score 0.56 goals per game on average and Esteghlal 1.25. The Persian Gulf Pro League average is 1.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 27% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Zob Ahan's matches and 50% of Esteghlal's.
What form are Zob Ahan and Esteghlal in?
Over the last 5 games Zob Ahan have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Esteghlal 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.