Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓64% · fair 1.56
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗24% · fair 4.18
Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran preview and prediction
The match
The Persian Gulf Pro League sees Foolad FC take on Nassaji Mazandaran on Sunday 18 October, kicking off at 16:45 (WAT) at Foolad Arena. Foolad FC are 4th with 23 points from 12 games (in the top four), while Nassaji Mazandaran sit 12th on 12 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Foolad FC's last 5: WWWLD Most recently they beat Malavan 2–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Nassaji Mazandaran's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with ZOB Ahan 1–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Foolad FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 1.7 goals: 1.3 for Foolad FC and 0.4 for Nassaji Mazandaran. That points to a tight game – under 2.5 goals is 74% 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: Foolad FC 64%, draw 23%, Nassaji Mazandaran 14%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.25. Predicted score: Foolad FC 1–0 Nassaji Mazandaran. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Foolad FC64%fair 1.57 · @1.55
Draw23%fair 4.38 · @3.09
Nassaji Mazandaran14%fair 7.38 · @7.03
1.71Expected goals
1.33Foolad FC xG
0.39Nassaji Mazandaran xG
36%Both score
26%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–024%
0–018%
2–016%
1–19%
3–07%
0–17%
From our goals model: Foolad FC 1.3 – 0.4 Nassaji Mazandaran 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
Foolad FC to win✗
64%
1.57
1.55
Double chance
Foolad FC or draw✓
86%
1.16
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.71
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
52%
1.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Foolad FC / FT Foolad FC✗
36%
2.77
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
24%
4.18
–
Form
Foolad FC – last 6
WWWLDW
13 Oct
@ Malavan
2–1
W
8 Oct
vs Mes Shahr-e Babak
2–1
W
7 Sep
vs Fajr Sepasi
1–0
W
2 Sep
@ Kheybar Khorramabad
0–2
L
28 Aug
vs Esteghlal FC
0–0
D
24 Aug
@ Sanat Naft
3–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Nassaji Mazandaran – last 6
DDWWLD
8 Oct
vs ZOB Ahan
1–1
D
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
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Foolad FC and Nassaji Mazandaran.
What is the prediction for Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
On our numbers Foolad FC have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Nassaji Mazandaran 14%.
How many goals will there be in Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
We expect about 1.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 26% likely and both teams score 36% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Our predicted score is Foolad FC 1–0 Nassaji Mazandaran, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.7 goals in total.
When is Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 16:45 (West Africa Time) at Foolad Arena.
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.
