Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · @1.57
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓71% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗16% · fair 6.39
Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan preview and prediction
The match
Nassaji Mazandaran host ZOB Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League on Thursday 8 October, with kick-off at 13:30 (WAT) at Vatani Stadium. Nassaji Mazandaran are 12th with 12 points from 12 games (in the bottom half), while ZOB Ahan sit 14th on 10 points (in the bottom half). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Nassaji Mazandaran's last 5: DWWLD Most recently they drew with Mes Shahr-e Babak 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
ZOB Ahan's last 5: LWDDL Most recently they lost to Persepolis FC 0–2 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.7 goals: 0.9 for Nassaji Mazandaran and 0.8 for ZOB Ahan. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 71% likely. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 71% chance at odds of 1.36. Predicted score: Nassaji Mazandaran 0–0 ZOB Ahan. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Nassaji Mazandaran38%fair 2.65 · @2.44
Draw26%fair 3.87 · @2.82
ZOB Ahan36%fair 2.74 · @2.82
1.71Expected goals
0.87Nassaji Mazandaran xG
0.85ZOB Ahan xG
46%Both score
29%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
0–018%
1–016%
0–115%
1–113%
2–07%
0–26%
From our goals model: Nassaji Mazandaran 0.9 – 0.8 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
Nassaji Mazandaran to win✗
38%
2.65
2.44
Double chance
Either team to win✗
74%
1.35
1.32
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
54%
1.85
1.57
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
55%
1.82
1.55
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.08
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
54%
1.85
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Draw / FT Draw✗
26%
3.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
16%
6.39
–
Form
Nassaji Mazandaran – last 6
DWWLDL
13 Sep
@ Mes Shahr-e Babak
1–1
D
7 Sep
vs Kheybar Khorramabad
1–0
W
2 Sep
@ Malavan
1–0
W
28 Aug
vs Shams Azar Qazvin
0–2
L
23 Aug
@ Esteghlal Khuzestan
1–1
D
18 Aug
vs Esteghlal FC
0–1
L
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
ZOB Ahan – last 6
LWDDLD
7 Sep
@ Persepolis FC
0–2
L
2 Sep
vs Paykan
1–0
W
29 Aug
@ Fajr Sepasi
0–0
D
24 Aug
vs Mes Shahr-e Babak
1–1
D
19 Aug
@ Malavan
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Foolad FC
0–0
D
0.5Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Nassaji Mazandaran and ZOB Ahan.
What is the prediction for Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan?
On our numbers Nassaji Mazandaran have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 26% and ZOB Ahan 36%.
How many goals will there be in Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan?
We expect about 1.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 29% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan?
Our predicted score is Nassaji Mazandaran 0–0 ZOB Ahan, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.7 goals in total.
When is Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan?
Nassaji Mazandaran vs ZOB Ahan (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time) at Vatani 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.