Foolad vs Esteghlal Prediction & Preview
Premier League (Iran) · Aug 28, 2026 · kickoff 17:30 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
PREMIER LEAGUE (IRAN)
Foolad vs Esteghlal
Model pick: Esteghlal (40%)
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: 0.83 – 1.08
Total goals: 1.9
Over 2.5: 39%
Both teams score: 46%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Foolad | Esteghlal |
|---|
| League position | #9 (2 pts) | #2 (6 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | 1.0 / 1.0 | 1.0 / 0.0 |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 100% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 1.6 / 0.6 | 2.2 / 0.6 |
*Foolad shown at home, Esteghlal shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Foolad — last 5
WWWDD
At home: keeps a clean sheet 43% of the time; 30% of home games go over 2.5.
Esteghlal — last 5
WWWWW
On the road: clean sheet 43% of the time; 35% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Foolad (home) | Esteghlal (away) |
|---|
| This season record | 0-1-0 in 1 (1.0 / 1.0 goals per game) | 1-0-0 in 1 (1.0 / 0.0 goals per game) |
| Clean sheet rate | 43% | 43% |
| Both teams scored | 45% | 44% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 30% | 35% |
| 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: 42%
Use these Premier League (Iran) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (0.83 vs 1.08):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 0-1 (16%) |
| Double chance — Foolad or draw (1X) | 59% |
| Double chance — Esteghlal or draw (X2) | 72% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 69% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 57% / 43% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 13% / 87% |
| Foolad clean sheet | 34% |
| Esteghlal clean sheet | 44% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Esteghlal is the model's most likely outcome at
40%. Despite playing away, Esteghlal edge the model — their form outweighs home advantage here. Goals may be harder to come by (61% 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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❓ Foolad vs Esteghlal — FAQ
Who will win Foolad vs Esteghlal?
Our statistical model makes Esteghlal the most likely result at 40%. Full probabilities: Foolad 28%, draw 32%, Esteghlal 40%.
Will both teams score in Foolad vs Esteghlal?
The model gives a 46% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'No'.
How many goals in Foolad vs Esteghlal?
Expected goals are 0.83 for Foolad and 1.08 for Esteghlal — about 1.9 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Foolad vs Esteghlal?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 0-1 (16%). Double chance for Foolad or draw is 59%.