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Foolad vs Zob Ahan

Iran Iran

Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026 Foolad Arena, Ahvaz
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Match Events

8'
Ghoreishi M.
22'
Mokhtari P.
45' Event
Mohammadi N.
Own Goal

AI Match Summary

The Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026 game between Foolad and Zob Ahan finished 2-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Foolad.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

40%
Foolad
35%
Draws
25%
Zob Ahan
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Foolad

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

40% / Low Confidence
  • Zob Ahan haven't matched Foolad's recent run of results.
  • Foolad are the model's pick here, at 60%.
  • Regular Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026 form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 0%
Over 4.5 Goals 0%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 63.4%
Foolad Clean Sheet 20%
Zob Ahan Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Foolad Zob Ahan
Matches Played 27 26
Wins 11 4
Draws 12 12
Losses 4 10
Goals Scored 1.11 0.46
Goals Conceded 0.59 0.81
Expected Goals (xG) 0.81 0.32
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 15, 2026 Persian Gulf Pro League
Zob Ahan vs Foolad
0:0
Feb 21, 2026 Persian Gulf Pro League
Foolad vs Zob Ahan
2:1
Oct 18, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Zob Ahan vs Foolad
1:1
Feb 28, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Zob Ahan vs Foolad
3:0
Sep 28, 2024 Persian Gulf Pro League
Foolad vs Zob Ahan
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Foolad Compare

Top Goalscorer Akbarzadeh A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41

Zob Ahan Compare

Top Goalscorer Ghazipour P.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.29
Avg xA / game 0.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Foolad 58 / 100
Zob Ahan 20 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Foolad Zob Ahan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Foolad Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

H2H data points to 1.80 goals as a typical output.

Foolad has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Foolad scored in 59% of their last 27 games.

Zob Ahan let in goals in 58% of their last 26 matches.

Scoring Trends

Foolad VS Zob Ahan
1 Goals Scored 0.38
0.25 Goals Conceded 0.63
50% Over 1.5 38%
25% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Foolad

(Home)
07 Sept
Foolad
1 : 0
Fajr Sepasi
02 Sept
Kheybar Khorramabad
2 : 0
Foolad
28 Aug
Foolad
0 : 0
Esteghlal TEH
24 Aug
Sanat Naft
0 : 3
Foolad
19 Aug
Foolad
1 : 1
Shams Azar Qazvin
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Zob Ahan

(Away)
07 Sept
Persepolis
2 : 0
Zob Ahan
02 Sept
Zob Ahan
1 : 0
Paykan
29 Aug
Fajr Sepasi
0 : 0
Zob Ahan
24 Aug
Zob Ahan
1 : 1
Mes Shahr Babak
19 Aug
Malavan
2 : 1
Zob Ahan
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Esteghlal TEH 22 11 8 3 29:16 41
2 Tractor 22 10 9 3 30:12 39
3 Sepahan 22 11 6 5 24:13 39
4 Gol Gohar 23 10 6 7 24:24 36
5 Chadormalu 22 9 8 5 27:19 35
6 Persepolis 22 9 7 6 23:19 34
7 Foolad 22 7 10 5 21:16 31
8 Fajr Sepasi 23 8 6 9 25:27 30
9 Kheybar Khorramabad 23 7 8 8 22:24 29
10 Malavan 22 7 8 7 13:21 29
11 Esteghlal Khuzestan 22 6 7 9 16:23 25
12 Paykan 23 5 9 9 15:21 24
13 Shams Azar Qazvin 23 3 13 7 15:19 22
14 Aluminium Arak 22 5 7 10 14:21 22
15 Zob Ahan 21 3 10 8 12:19 19
16 Mes Rafsanjan 22 3 6 13 13:29 15
Promotion - AFC Champions League (League phase)
Promotion - AFC Champions League (Qualification)
Relegation - Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026 (Relegation)