Malavan and Zob Ahan face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 Persian Pro League season. The game takes place at Takhti Stadium on Wednesday, 19/08/2026, at 17:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Malavan vs Zob Ahan, based on a 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 Malavan vs Zob Ahan

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Under 2.5 Goals

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👉 Our prediction is: Malavan win or draw

The match is an evenly balanced affair with very little difference between the two sides. But the added benefit of home advantage is enough to tilt the scales in Malavan's favour.

We recommend betting on Malavan to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Since they will be playing in front of their home fans, that should give them that extra boost they need to avoid defeat, which is the only condition to win the bet.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Based on our analysis, we are confident that the best bet is to go 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market.

The matchup figures to be a tight, defensive one, with both teams desperate not to get caught out. That's why we see only one or none of the teams finding the back of the net in this encounter, which are the conditions needed to win the bet.

Malavan preview

Malavan comes into the match having played 1 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 11 draws, and 5 losses.

Malavan's attack has scored 15 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.65.

The offence system of Malavan is led by Mohammad Alinejad Hosseinabad as the top scorer of the season. The iranian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Seyed Ali Yahyazadeh, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 17 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 0.74.

Zob Ahan preview

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

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses.

Zob Ahan's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.55.

The offence system of Zob Ahan is led by Arash Ghaderi as the top scorer of the season. The iranian defender has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Amirhossein Rangraz Jeddi, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 19 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 0.86.

Head to head: Malavan vs Zob Ahan

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Malavan

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L W L

1

Home D W W D L

1.6

Away D L L D D

0.6

Away Team

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Zob Ahan

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L L W D

1

Home D W D D D

1.4

Away L L D L L

0.2

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Published on 16 August 2026, at 20:04 Last updated on 16 August 2026, at 20:04
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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