Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.25 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
2
Value bet: ZOB Ahan to win @ 3.90 – our chance 31% vs 26% implied by the price (edge +22%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultMalavan to win ✓43% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.36
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗61% · @1.36
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗79% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗20% · fair 5.01
Malavan vs ZOB Ahan preview and prediction
The match
Malavan host ZOB Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League on Wednesday 19 August, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Sirous Ghayeghran Stadium. Malavan are 15th with 10 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while ZOB Ahan sit 14th on 10 points (in the bottom half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Malavan's last 3: DDL Most recently they drew with Sanat Naft 1–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.4 goals: 0.8 for Malavan and 0.6 for ZOB Ahan. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 79% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Malavan 43%, draw 25%, ZOB Ahan 31%.
Both teams to score: no (61%) at 1.36.
Value angle: ZOB Ahan to win at 3.90 – 31% on our numbers against 26% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Malavan 0–0 ZOB Ahan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Malavan43%fair 2.31 · @2.15
Draw25%fair 3.93 · @2.65
ZOB Ahan31%fair 3.21 · @3.90
1.37Expected goals
0.79Malavan xG
0.59ZOB Ahan xG
39%Both score
21%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–025%
1–020%
0–115%
1–112%
2–08%
2–15%
From our goals model: Malavan 0.8 – 0.6 ZOB Ahan expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Malavan to win✓
43%
2.31
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✓
75%
1.34
1.36
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Under 1.5 goals✗
55%
1.82
1.85
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
95%
1.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
60%
1.68
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
32%
3.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
20%
5.01
–
Form
Malavan – last 3
DDL
15 Aug
@ Sanat Naft
1–1
D
22 Feb
vs Tractor Sazi
1–1
D
14 Feb
@ Kheybar Khorramabad
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
ZOB Ahan – last 2
DL
15 Aug
vs Foolad FC
0–0
D
21 Feb
@ Foolad FC
1–2
L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Malavan and ZOB Ahan.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Malavan vs ZOB Ahan?
On our numbers Malavan have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 25% and ZOB Ahan 31%.
How many goals will there be in Malavan vs ZOB Ahan?
We expect about 1.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 21% likely and both teams score 39% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Malavan vs ZOB Ahan?
Our predicted score is Malavan 0–0 ZOB Ahan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.4 goals in total.
When is Malavan vs ZOB Ahan?
Malavan vs ZOB Ahan (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Sirous Ghayeghran Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
