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Zob Ahan Form and Insights
Zob Ahan hosts Esteghlal at the Folād Shahr Stadium for this Persian Pro League fixture. The match will kick off at 12:45 (UK Time) on 23/01/2026.
Their performance in the Persian Pro League so far:
2 Wins
8 Draws
6 Losses
Offensive and defensive statistics:
9 goals scored
0.56 average goals per match
15 goals conceded
9 average goals conceded per match
Esteghlal Form and Insights
Esteghlal has played 16 matches in the Persian Pro League so far this season.
Here’s how the team comes into their match with Zob Ahan:
5 Wins
9 Draws
2 Losses
Goals scored and conceded:
19 goals scored
1.19 average goals per match
13 goals conceded
19 average goals conceded per match
Head-to-Head Statistics
We have seen the match between Zob Ahan and Esteghlal on the match calendar 27 times across all competitions in the last couple of years.
Zob Ahan win - 2
Esteghlal win - 5
Draw - 9
Zob Ahan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D D D |
0.88 |
| Home | D D D D D |
1 |
| Away | L L D W L |
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 13% | 13% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.56 | 0.5 | 0.63 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 0.5 | 1.38 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 69% | 63% | 75% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 38% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.58 | 0.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.22 | 1.29 | 1.08 |
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D L D D |
1.5 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.63 |
| Away | D D D W D |
1.38 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 2 | 2.38 | 1.63 |
| Scored | 1.19 | 1.38 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.81 | 1 | 0.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 38% | 38% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 31% | 50% | 63% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.15 | 1.51 |
|
xGA
|
0.94 | 0.87 | 1.04 |
Access all match stats for Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal
The last match was played on 26/08/2025 in the Persian Pro League and ended in a 3–3 draw.
In the table below you can find the head to head results of the last few meetings.
Players to Watch
APWin’s team of experts has compiled a list of insights to help you place informed bets on player props and goal scoring markets.
Zob Ahan Top Players
Arash Ghaderi has scored 3 goals so far this season.
Amirhossein Rangraz Jeddi has given 3 assists this season.
Esteghlal Top Players
Jasir Asani has scored 7 goals so far this season.
Ramin Rezaeian has given 2 assists this season.
Betting Insights for Cards and Corners
If you prefer betting on over/under markets for corners and cards, you can use the section below to find the statistics for this Zob Ahan vs Esteghlal match.
Zob Ahan Cards and Corners
1.73 average cards per match
1.5 average cards when playing at home
7.77 average corners per match
7.17 average corners when playing at home
Esteghlal Cards and Corners
2.25 average cards per match
2.5 average cards when playing away
10.43 average corners per match
10 average corners when playing away
Additional Betting Tips
After thorough analysis of the past data, our team of experts has come up with additional predictions for the match.
Keep in mind that the prediction on the top of the page is our main tip. In case you are looking for more value picks, you can use our additional predictions below.
Match Details
Match date: 23/01/2026
Kick-off time: 12:45
Competition: Persian Pro League
Game week: 17
Stadium: Folād Shahr Stadium
How APWin Makes Its Predictions
Our football predictions are written using a structured analysis of factors that impact match outcome. We combine long-term performance with the latest team news and real-time market signals to write our predictions.
Here's what we take into account:
Historical match data
Home and away performance trends
Recent form, squad news, and team dynamics
Betting market odds and line movement analysis
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