Sepahan and Esteghlal face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Persian Pro League season. The game takes place at Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium on Thursday, 01/01/2026, at 13:30 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Sepahan vs Esteghlal, based on 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 Sepahan vs Esteghlal
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Sepahan preview
Sepahan comes into the match having played 14 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 2.14 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 6 draws, and 4 losses.
Sepahan's attack has scored 22 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 1.21 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.
The offense system of Sepahan is led by Mohammad Askari as the top scorer of the season. The iranian midfielder has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ehsan Hajsafi, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 6 goals with an average of 0.43 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 19 matches, resulting in an average of 0.68.
Esteghlal preview
On the other hand, Esteghlal comes into the match having played 14 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.57 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 6 wins, 10 draws, and 2 losses.
Esteghlal's attack has scored 20 goals during this period. Out of this total, 18 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 1.29 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.11.
The offense 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 12 goals with an average of 0.86 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 18 matches, resulting in an average of 0.72.
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 |
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xGA
|
0.94 | 0.87 | 1.04 |
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