Iran · Persian Gulf Pro League · Matchweek 316:00

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Sunday, 23 August 2026

Ghadir Stadium · Analysis updated 21:30 UTC

Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Nassaji Mazandaran Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.69 expected goals for Esteghlal Khuzestan and 0.90 for Nassaji Mazandaran, a combined total of 1.59. That distribution gives Nassaji Mazandaran the largest share of the 1X2 market at 39%, with the draw at 35%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 21% for over 2.5 goals and 30% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 20%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 39% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

73.7% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

0.69 – 0.90

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Esteghlal Khuzestan home form

    5 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Nassaji Mazandaran away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Nassaji Mazandaran to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 39%, against 26% / 35% / 39% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 0.69 goals for Esteghlal Khuzestan and 0.90 for Nassaji Mazandaran, a combined 1.59 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Esteghlal Khuzestan win26%
Draw35%
Nassaji Mazandaran win39%

Double chance 1X

62%

Double chance 12

65%

Double chance X2

74%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals47%
Over 2.5 goals21%
Over 3.5 goals8%
Both teams to score30%

Correct score

  • 0–020.4%
  • 0–118.4%
  • 1–014.1%
  • 1–112.7%
  • 0–28.3%

Recent form

Esteghlal Khuzestan

  • 2026-09-10T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Tractor Sazi · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Sepahan FC · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-01T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Chadormalu SC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-08-28T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Paykan · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-08-23T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Nassaji Mazandaran · 1-1 (D)

Nassaji Mazandaran

  • 2026-10-18T15:45:00.000Z · A vs Foolad FC · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-08T12:30:00.000Z · H vs ZOB Ahan · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-13T15:30:00.000Z · A vs Mes Shahr-e Babak · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-07T15:30:00.000Z · H vs Kheybar Khorramabad · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-02T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Malavan · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Persian Gulf Pro League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Persepolis FC96211420
2Tractor Sazi96211020
3Esteghlal FC10550920
4Sepahan FC9522717
5Foolad FC9441416
6Aluminium Arak10352314
7Kheybar Khorramabad10352214
8Gol Gohar10415113
9Fajr Sepasi9342-213
10Chadormalu SC10343-413
11Nassaji Mazandaran9243-210
12Paykan9234-39
13Malavan8224-48
14ZOB Ahan10154-48
15Shams Azar Qazvin9144-37
16Sanat Naft10145-107
17Esteghlal Khuzestan9135-96
18Mes Shahr-e Babak9054-95

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 73.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 30% and over 2.5 goals at 21%.

A 74% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.