Esteghlal and Paykan face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Persian Gulf Pro League season. The game takes place at Azadi Stadium on Sunday, 21/09/2025, at 15:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Esteghlal vs Paykan, 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.

APWin predictions for Esteghlal vs Paykan

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APWin Prediction

Esteghlal Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Esteghlal and Paykan, we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

👉 Our prediction is: Esteghlal to win

Esteghlal to win is our top betting tip for this upcoming match against Paykan. Esteghlal's odds in the online betting sites have them heavily favoured at home, where they have been quite strong all season.

And our expert analysts fancy their chances as well given their current form and overall statistics.

Esteghlal preview

Esteghlal comes into the match having played 3 games in the Persian Gulf Pro League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses.

Esteghlal's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Persian Gulf Pro League, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.33.

The offense system of Esteghlal is led by Alireza Koushki as the top scorer of the season. The iranian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ramin Rezaeian, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 4 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

Paykan preview

On the other hand, Paykan comes into the match having played 3 games in the Persian Gulf Pro League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Paykan's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the Persian Gulf Pro League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Paykan is led by Kasra Taheri as the top scorer of the season. The iranian forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mohsen Azarpad, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 0.67.

Head to head: Esteghlal vs Paykan 

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Home Team

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Esteghlal

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D W

1.33

Home D

1

Away L W

1.5

Away Team

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Paykan

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D W

1.67

Home D

1

Away D W

2

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