Esteghlal vs Paykan Prediction & Preview
Premier League (Iran) · Sep 10, 2026 · kickoff 15:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
PREMIER LEAGUE (IRAN)
Esteghlal vs Paykan
Model pick: Esteghlal (58%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: No
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.48 – 0.49
Total goals: 2.0
Over 2.5: 40%
Both teams score: 42%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Esteghlal | Paykan |
|---|
| League position | #2 (11 pts) | #12 (5 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 2.3 / 0.3 | 1.0 / 1.7 |
| Win rate this season* | 67% | 33% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.6 / 0.2 | 0.6 / 1.0 |
*Esteghlal shown at home, Paykan shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Esteghlal — last 5
WWWDD
At home: keeps a clean sheet 53% of the time; 38% of home games go over 2.5.
Paykan — last 5
LDWDL
On the road: clean sheet 28% of the time; 36% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Esteghlal (home) | Paykan (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 2-1-0 in 3 (2.3 / 0.3 goals per game) | 1-0-2 in 3 (1.0 / 1.7 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 53% | 28% |
| Both teams scored | 39% | 48% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 38% | 36% |
| Top scorer | Jasir Asani (2) | – |
Premier League (Iran) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.01
Home wins: 38%
Draws: 35%
Away wins: 27%
Over 2.5: 33%
BTTS: 41%
Use these Premier League (Iran) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.48 vs 0.49):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-0 (21%) |
| Double chance — Esteghlal or draw (1X) | 88% |
| Double chance — Paykan or draw (X2) | 38% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 74% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 59% / 41% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 14% / 86% |
| Esteghlal clean sheet | 61% |
| Paykan clean sheet | 23% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Esteghlal is the model's most likely outcome at
58%. Esteghlal are backed at home, where they average 1.5 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (60% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
No.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Esteghlal vs Paykan — FAQ
Who will win Esteghlal vs Paykan?
Our statistical model makes Esteghlal the most likely result at 58%. Full probabilities: Esteghlal 58%, draw 28%, Paykan 15%.
Will both teams score in Esteghlal vs Paykan?
The model gives a 42% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'No'.
How many goals in Esteghlal vs Paykan?
Expected goals are 1.48 for Esteghlal and 0.49 for Paykan — about 2.0 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Esteghlal vs Paykan?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-0 (21%). Double chance for Esteghlal or draw is 88%.