Foolad and Esteghlal face each other on Friday 08.28.2026, at 18:30 (UK Time), in a Persian Pro League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Foolad's home ground, the Ghadir Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Foolad and Esteghlal, 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.
APWin predictions for Foolad vs Esteghlal
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Foolad preview
Foolad heads into the match with the following record in the Persian Pro League: in 3 matches, Foolad secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Foolad's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Foolad has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 22 goals, of which 4 were scored in the Persian Pro League, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Ehsan Mahroughi, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Sina Asadbeigi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Foolad has conceded 1 goals in the Persian Pro League (an average of 0.33 per game) and 17 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.71 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Esteghlal preview
Esteghlal comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Persian Pro League. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 9 draws, and 3 losses.
Esteghlal's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Persian Pro League, with an average of 2.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.36.
Esteghlal's offensive system is led by Jasir Asani, the team's top scorer this season. The albanian midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ramin Rezaeian. The defender has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 17 goals in 25 matches, averaging 0.68 per match.
Head to head: Foolad vs Esteghlal
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Foolad
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Home | D W W W D |
2.2 |
| Away | W D W D D |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 0.33 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
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0 | 0 | 0 |
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xGA
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0 | 0 | 0 |
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
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