Sepahan and Esteghlal face each other on Thursday 01.01.2026, at 13:00 (UK Time), in a Persian Pro League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Sepahan's home ground, the Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Sepahan 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.
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Sepahan preview
Sepahan heads into the match with the following record in the Persian Pro League: in 14 matches, Yellow Storm secured 9 victories, 3 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 2.14 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Sepahan's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 25 victories so far.
Sepahan has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 69 goals, of which 17 were scored in the Persian Pro League, resulting in an average of 1.21 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mehdi Limouchi, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, Sepahan has conceded 6 goals in the Persian Pro League (an average of 0.43 per game) and 38 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.81 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Esteghlal preview
Esteghlal comes into the game with 14 matches played so far in the Persian Pro League. They have secured 5 victories, 7 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 24 draws, and 16 losses.
Esteghlal's attack has been highly effective, scoring 56 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Persian Pro League, with an average of 1.29 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.04.
Esteghlal's offensive system is led by Ramin Rezaeian, the team's top scorer this season. The iranian defender has found the back of the net 8 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ramin Rezaeian. The defender has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 12 goals with an average of 0.86 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 57 goals in 54 matches, averaging 1.06 per match.
Head to head: Sepahan vs Esteghlal
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Sepahan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W W |
2.14 |
| Home | W W W D L |
1.67 |
| Away | W W W W W |
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 64% | 50% | 75% |
| Goals | 1.64 | 1.67 | 1.63 |
| Scored | 1.21 | 1 | 1.38 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.67 | 0.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 64% | 50% | 75% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 50% | 88% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.58 | 0.96 |
|
xGA
|
0.75 | 0.87 | 0.61 |
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D W |
1.57 |
| Home | L D W W W |
1.71 |
| Away | D D W D D |
1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 43% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.14 | 2.71 | 1.57 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 1.57 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.86 | 1.14 | 0.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 57% | 43% |
| Without Conceding | 36% | 29% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 14% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 71% | 57% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.15 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0.87 | 1.04 |
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