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Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Iran
Persian Gulf Pro League Azadi Stadium, Tehran 
Match Events
6'
6'
Khodabandelou M.
Assist: Alipour A.
20'
20'
Alipour A.
Assist: Majid E.
28'
28'
Sub
Jalali A. In: Homaeifard A.
Out: Jalali A.
AI Match Summary
Persepolis in this Persian Gulf Pro League matchup, with the score ending 4-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Persepolis.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
47%
30%
23%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Persepolis
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Persepolis have won more games recently than Esteghlal Khuzestan.
- Win probability leans Persepolis's way, sitting at 90%.
- Regular Persian Gulf Pro League form gives a decent read on both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 56.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 28.8%
Persepolis Clean Sheet 68%
Esteghlal Khuzestan Clean Sheet 11%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Persepolis | Esteghlal Khuzestan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 | 26 |
| Wins | 13 | 5 |
| Draws | 4 | 8 |
| Losses | 9 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.42 | 0.58 |
| Goals Conceded | 0.96 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.25 | 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
Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
4:1
Mar 15, 2026 Persian Gulf Pro League
Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Persepolis
0:0
Nov 7, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
3:0
Apr 5, 2025 Persian Gulf Pro League
Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
0:0
Oct 30, 2024 Persian Gulf Pro League
Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Persepolis
1:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Persepolis Compare
Top Goalscorer Khodabandelou M.
1 Goals Assists Leader Alipour A.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63
Esteghlal Khuzestan Compare
Avg xG / game 0.46
Avg xA / game 0.28
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Persepolis 95 / 100
Esteghlal Khuzestan 10 / 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
Persepolis Esteghlal Khuzestan
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Persepolis Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Persepolis found the back of the net in 88% of recent matches (26 games).
Defensive concern: Esteghlal Khuzestan conceded in 69% of 26 recent games.
H2H data points to 1.80 goals as a typical output.
Recent resilience: Persepolis stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Persepolis VS Esteghlal Khuzestan
1.38 Goals Scored 0.38
0.63 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 13%
13% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Persepolis
(Home) 09 Oct
Persepolis
3 : 1 Sanat Naft
07 Sept
Persepolis
2 : 0 Zob Ahan
02 Sept
Esteghlal TEH
1 : 1 Persepolis
29 Aug
Persepolis
3 : 0 Malavan
24 Aug
Tractor
1 : 0 Persepolis
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09 Oct
Persepolis
3 : 1 Sanat Naft
07 Sept
Persepolis
2 : 0 Zob Ahan
29 Aug
Persepolis
3 : 0 Malavan
19 Aug
Persepolis
4 : 1 Esteghlal Khuzestan
20 Feb
Persepolis
1 : 2 Kheybar Khorramabad
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Esteghlal Khuzestan
(Away) 08 Oct
Gol Gohar
3 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
10 Sept
Esteghlal Khuzestan
1 : 0 Tractor
06 Sept
Sepahan
1 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
01 Sept
Esteghlal Khuzestan
1 : 1 Chadormalu
28 Aug
Paykan
0 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
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08 Oct
Gol Gohar
3 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
06 Sept
Sepahan
1 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
28 Aug
Paykan
0 : 0 Esteghlal Khuzestan
19 Aug
Persepolis
4 : 1 Esteghlal Khuzestan
23 Feb
Sepahan
3 : 1 Esteghlal Khuzestan
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tractor | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9:2 | 17 |
| 2 | Persepolis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 15:4 | 16 |
| 3 | Esteghlal TEH | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 10:2 | 16 |
| 4 | Sepahan | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:5 | 13 |
| 5 | Aluminium Arak | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 9:4 | 13 |
| 6 | Gol Gohar | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Foolad | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7:4 | 12 |
| 8 | Paykan | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:7 | 9 |
| 9 | Mazandaran | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5:7 | 9 |
| 10 | Chadormalu | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6:11 | 9 |
| 11 | Malavan | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:9 | 8 |
| 12 | Kheybar Khorramabad | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 13 | Zob Ahan | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4:6 | 7 |
| 14 | Fajr Sepasi | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4:9 | 7 |
| 15 | Shams Azar Qazvin | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7:10 | 6 |
| 16 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4:12 | 6 |
| 17 | Mes Shahr Babak | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6:12 | 5 |
| 18 | Sanat Naft | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3:11 | 4 |
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