Esteghlal Khuzestan and Paykan face each other on Friday 01.23.2026, at 11:30 (UK Time), in a Persian Pro League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Esteghlal Khuzestan's home ground, the Ghadir Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Esteghlal Khuzestan and Paykan, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Esteghlal Khuzestan preview
Esteghlal Khuzestan heads into the match with the following record in the Persian Pro League: in 16 matches, Esteghlal Khuzestan secured 4 victories, 5 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.06 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Esteghlal Khuzestan's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Esteghlal Khuzestan has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 12 goals, of which 12 were scored in the Persian Pro League, resulting in an average of 0.75 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Amirhossein Jalalivand, who has found the back of the net 2 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Hamid Bouhamdan has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Esteghlal Khuzestan has conceded 18 goals in the Persian Pro League (an average of 1.13 per game) and 18 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.06 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Paykan preview
Paykan comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Persian Pro League. They have secured 4 victories, 6 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.13 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.
Paykan's attack has been highly effective, scoring 13 goals during this period. Of that total, 13 were netted in the Persian Pro League, with an average of 0.81 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.76.
Paykan's offensive system is led by Kasra Taheri, the team's top scorer this season. The iranian forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Faraz Emamali. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.94 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 15 goals in 17 matches, averaging 0.88 per match.
Head to head: Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Paykan
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L L D |
1.06 |
| Home | W L L D L |
1.38 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 38% | 13% |
| Goals | 1.88 | 1.63 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 0.88 | 0.63 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 0.75 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 38% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 63% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.86 | 0.92 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.04 | 1.25 |
Paykan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.13 |
| Home | W D L W D |
1.25 |
| Away | L W L L L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 1.38 | 2.13 |
| Scored | 0.81 | 0.75 | 0.88 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.63 | 1.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 50% | 75% |
|
xG
|
1.14 | 1.08 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
0.97 | 0.77 | 1.2 |
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