Esteghlal Khuzestan and Zob Ahan face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Persian Pro League season. The game takes place at Ghadir Stadium on Thursday, 25/12/2025, at 14:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Esteghlal Khuzestan preview
Esteghlal Khuzestan comes into the match having played 14 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 0.93 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 17 draws, and 18 losses.
Esteghlal Khuzestan's attack has scored 29 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0.71 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.66.
The offense system of Esteghlal Khuzestan is led by Thievy Guivane Bifouma Koulossa as the top scorer of the season. The congolese forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Thievy Guivane Bifouma Koulossa, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 48 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 1.09.
Zob Ahan preview
On the other hand, Zob Ahan comes into the match having played 14 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 8 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 20 draws, and 12 losses.
Zob Ahan's attack has scored 41 goals during this period. Out of this total, 9 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0.64 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.93.
The offense system of Zob Ahan is led by Majid Aliyari as the top scorer of the season. The iranian midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohsen Azarpad, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 11 goals with an average of 0.79 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 39 goals conceded in 44 matches, resulting in an average of 0.89.
Head to head: Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Zob Ahan
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 | L L D L L |
0.93 |
| Home | L L D L W |
1.14 |
| Away | L D L L W |
0.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 21% | 29% | 14% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.57 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 0.86 | 1.71 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 29% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 29% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 57% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.86 | 0.92 | 0.77 |
|
xGA
|
1.12 | 1.03 | 1.25 |
Zob Ahan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D W |
1 |
| Home | D D D D D |
1 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| Goals | 1.43 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.64 | 0.5 | 0.83 |
| Conceded | 0.79 | 0.5 | 1.17 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 64% | 63% | 67% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 38% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.58 | 0.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.25 | 1.29 | 1.16 |
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