Shams Azar Qazvin and Esteghlal Khuzestan face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Persian Pro League season. The game takes place at on Saturday, 17/01/2026, at 12:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan, 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 Shams Azar Qazvin vs Esteghlal Khuzestan

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Double Chance: Shams Azar Qazvin or Draw

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👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Shams Azar Qazvin and Esteghlal Khuzestan has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 2.62 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

It's hard to see too many goals in this match between Shams Azar Qazvin and Esteghlal Khuzestan given their lack of goalscoring ability.

That is why we project the total to go under 2.5 goals. So if 2 or fewer goals are scored, the bet wins.

Shams Azar Qazvin preview

Shams Azar Qazvin comes into the match having played 15 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 0.87 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 10 draws, and 4 losses.

Shams Azar Qazvin's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.67.

The offense system of Shams Azar Qazvin is led by Hooman Rabizadeh as the top scorer of the season. The iranian midfielder has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Saeb Mohebi, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 13 goals with an average of 0.87 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 13 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 0.87.

Esteghlal Khuzestan preview

On the other hand, Esteghlal Khuzestan comes into the match having played 15 games in the Persian Pro League so far. They have recorded 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 1.07 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses.

Esteghlal Khuzestan's attack has scored 12 goals during this period. Out of this total, 12 goals were scored in the Persian Pro League, averaging 0.8 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.8.

The offense system of Esteghlal Khuzestan is led by Amirhossein Jalalivand as the top scorer of the season. The iranian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Hamid Bouhamdan, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 18 goals with an average of 1.2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 18 goals conceded in 15 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.

Head to head: Shams Azar Qazvin 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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Shams Azar Qazvin

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D D D L

0.87

Home D D L L L

0.63

Away D D D W L

1.14

Away Team

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Esteghlal Khuzestan

Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L D L

1.07

Home W L L D L

1.38

Away L D L L W

0.71

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Published on 15 January 2026, at 03:51 Last updated on 15 January 2026, at 03:51
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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