Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan prediction & analysis
80%
Footrivo pick
Under 3.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultPersepolis FC to win ✓68% · @1.30
Double chancePersepolis FC or draw ✓89% · @1.01
Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗58% · @1.36
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗19% · fair 5.21
Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan preview and prediction
The match
Persepolis FC host Esteghlal Khuzestan in the Persian Gulf Pro League on Wednesday 19 August, with kick-off at 17:00 (WAT) at Azadi Stadium. Persepolis FC are 2nd with 23 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Esteghlal Khuzestan sit 13th on 11 points (in the bottom half). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Esteghlal Khuzestan's last 3: LLW Most recently they lost to Aluminium Arak 0–2 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.7 for Persepolis FC and 0.5 for Esteghlal Khuzestan. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 60% likely, and at least one clean sheet is more likely than not.
Betting angles
Win chances: Persepolis FC 68%, draw 21%, Esteghlal Khuzestan 11%.
Both teams to score: no (58%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Persepolis FC 1–0 Esteghlal Khuzestan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Persepolis FC68%fair 1.46 · @1.30
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @4.00
Esteghlal Khuzestan11%fair 9.48 · @11.00
2.19Expected goals
1.71Persepolis FC xG
0.48Esteghlal Khuzestan xG
42%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–019%
2–016%
0–011%
3–09%
1–19%
2–18%
From our goals model: Persepolis FC 1.7 – 0.5 Esteghlal Khuzestan 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
Persepolis FC to win✓
68%
1.46
1.30
Double chance
Persepolis FC or draw✓
89%
1.12
1.01
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
60%
1.66
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
80%
1.25
1.20
Half-time result
Persepolis FC ahead at half-time✓
46%
2.18
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Persepolis FC / FT Persepolis FC✓
43%
2.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
19%
5.21
–
Form
Persepolis FC – last 2
WL
15 Aug
@ Shams Azar Qazvin
2–0
W
20 Feb
vs Kheybar Khorramabad
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Esteghlal Khuzestan – last 3
LLW
14 Aug
vs Aluminium Arak
0–2
L
23 Feb
@ Sepahan FC
1–3
L
13 Feb
vs Fajr Sepasi
1–0
W
0.7Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Persepolis FC and Esteghlal Khuzestan.
What is the prediction for Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
On our numbers Persepolis FC have a 68% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Esteghlal Khuzestan 11%.
How many goals will there be in Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 42% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
Our predicted score is Persepolis FC 1–0 Esteghlal Khuzestan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan?
Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Azadi 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.
