Persepolis and Esteghlal Khuzestan face each other on Wednesday 08.19.2026, at 17:30 (UK Time), in a Persian Pro League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Persepolis's home ground, the Azadi Stadium.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Red Army and Esteghlal Khuzestan, 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 Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Persepolis win or draw

The Double Chance market is an excellent option for those who want a little more security and a little less risk in their bets. Of the three potential outcomes in a football match (win, draw, loss), two of them ensure a winning bet.

And with the 1X bet, the home team has a higher probability of hitting on the bet thanks to the added advantage of playing in their own stadium.

So based on recent form and other factors, we feel confident enough in Persepolis's ability to avoid defeat to make Persepolis win or draw our top betting tip for this match.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Persepolis and Esteghlal Khuzestan in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Persepolis and Esteghlal Khuzestan to score goals.

Persepolis preview

Persepolis heads into the match with the following record in the Persian Pro League: in 1 matches, Red Army secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Tehran Reds's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.

Persepolis has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 25 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Persian Pro League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Ali Alipour Ghara, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Ali Alipour Ghara has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.

On the defensive side, Persepolis has conceded 0 goals in the Persian Pro League (an average of 0 per game) and 19 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.83 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.

Esteghlal Khuzestan preview

Esteghlal Khuzestan comes into the game with 1 matches played so far in the Persian Pro League. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.

Esteghlal Khuzestan's attack has been highly effective, scoring 16 goals during this period. Of that total, 0 were netted in the Persian Pro League, with an average of 0 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.7.

Esteghlal Khuzestan's offensive system is led by Amirhossein Jalalivand, the team's top scorer this season. The iranian midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Hamid Bouhamdan. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 23 matches, averaging 1.09 per match.

Head to head: Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan

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

Home Team

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Persepolis

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L L W

1.2

Home L W W W D

2

Away W L L L L

0.6

Away Team

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Esteghlal Khuzestan

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L L W W D

1.4

Home L W D D W

1.6

Away L W L D L

0.8

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

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.