Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Persian Pro League season. The game takes place at Shohadaye Noushabad Stadium on Sunday, 22/02/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal, 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.
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Mes Rafsanjan preview
Mes Rafsanjan comes into the match having played 21 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 0.71 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 6 draws, and 12 losses.
Mes Rafsanjan's attack has scored 13 goals during this period. Out of this total, 13 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0.62 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.62.
The offence system of Mes Rafsanjan is led by Mehdi Sharifi as the top scorer of the season. The iranian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Seyyed Milad Sheikh Fakhreddini, who has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 28 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 28 goals conceded in 21 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.
Esteghlal preview
On the other hand, Esteghlal comes into the match having played 20 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.55 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 10 draws, and 3 losses.
Esteghlal's attack has scored 23 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.15.
The offence system of Esteghlal is led by Jasir Asani as the top scorer of the season. The albanian midfielder has scored 7 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ramin Rezaeian, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.8 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 20 matches, resulting in an average of 0.8.
Head to head: Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Mes Rafsanjan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D L |
0.71 |
| Home | L D W L D |
1 |
| Away | W L L L L |
0.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 20% | 9% |
| Goals | 1.95 | 1.5 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 0.62 | 0.6 | 0.64 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.9 | 1.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 20% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 62% | 70% | 55% |
| 1st to Score | 24% | 20% | 27% |
|
xG
|
-0.13 | 0 | 0.87 |
|
xGA
|
0.31 | 0 | 1.31 |
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D D |
1.55 |
| Home | W W D L D |
1.9 |
| Away | L D D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 50% | 20% |
| Goals | 1.95 | 2.5 | 1.4 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Conceded | 0.8 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 50% | 40% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 24% | 60% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.15 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0.87 | 1.04 |
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