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Malavan vs Zob Ahan

Iran Iran

Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026 Sirous Ghayeghran Stadium, Bandar-e Anzali
Sat, Mar 7, 2026
VS
03:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Malavan host Zob Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League 2025/2026. Don't expect fireworks — both sides lean defensive. Malavan have averaged 0.78 scored and 1.07 conceded recently, against Zob Ahan's 0.46 scored and 0.81 conceded. Head-to-head, Malavan have won 2 to Zob Ahan's 0, with 3 draws. They last met on Aug 19, 2026, ending 2:1. xG projections (0.56 - 0.51) back Malavan to edge this. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

44%
Malavan
20%
Draws
36%
Zob Ahan
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Malavan

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Malavan come out ahead of Zob Ahan on wins alone.
  • 36% — that's where the model lands on Malavan taking it.
  • 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 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 62.6%
Malavan Clean Sheet 20%
Zob Ahan Clean Sheet 20%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Malavan Zob Ahan
Matches Played 27 26
Wins 10 4
Draws 7 12
Losses 10 10
Goals Scored 0.78 0.46
Goals Conceded 1.07 0.81
Expected Goals (xG) 0.56 0.51
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 19, 2026 Persian Gulf Pro League
Malavan vs Zob Ahan
2:1
Mar 7, 2026 Persian Gulf Pro League
Malavan vs Zob Ahan
0:0
Oct 31, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Zob Ahan vs Malavan
0:0
May 2, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Malavan vs Zob Ahan
3:3
Feb 14, 2025 Hazfi Cup
Malavan vs Zob Ahan
1:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Malavan 36 / 100
Zob Ahan 35 / 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
Malavan Zob Ahan

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
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 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Malavan found the back of the net in 48% of recent matches (27 games).

Zob Ahan has conceded goals in 58% of their last 26 outings.

Recent resilience: Malavan stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Malavan VS Zob Ahan
0.5 Goals Scored 0.38
0.63 Goals Conceded 0.63
38% Over 1.5 38%
13% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Malavan

(Home)
07 Sept
Mes Shahr Babak
1 : 2
Malavan
02 Sept
Malavan
0 : 1
Mazandaran
29 Aug
Persepolis
3 : 0
Malavan
24 Aug
Malavan
0 : 1
Fajr Sepasi
19 Aug
Malavan
2 : 1
Zob Ahan
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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)