Persian Gulf Pro League
Esteghlal vs Paykan
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 16:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shahr-e Qods Stadium
Esteghlal vs Paykan Prediction & Stats - Persian Gulf Pro League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Esteghlal vs Paykan carries real history into this round of the Persian Gulf Pro League.
The two sides meet on 10/09 (Thursday) at Shahr-e Qods Stadium, 16:30 (UK time).
Read the Esteghlal vs Paykan prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Esteghlal vs Paykan
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Esteghlal vs Paykan call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Esteghlal the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Persian Gulf Pro League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Esteghlal Preview
Esteghlal reach this fixture 6 match into their Persian Gulf Pro League. Here is where Esteghlal stand:
In this competition
3 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
2 points per game
8 scored, at 1.33 a game
1 conceded, at 0.17 a game
Esteghlal, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jasir Asani, 2 goals
Most assists: Saleh Hardani, 1 assists
Recent results — Esteghlal
10/09/2026 11:30
06/09/2026 11:30
02/09/2026 12:00
28/08/2026 13:30
23/08/2026 12:00
Paykan: how they are travelling
Paykan come in 6 matches into their Persian Gulf Pro League.
Here is what Paykan have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost
1.33 points per game
5 scored, at 0.83 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Paykan, season-wide
2 won, 2 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Saeb Mohebi, 2 goals
Most assists: Hojjat Ahmadi, 2 assists
Recent results — Paykan
10/09/2026 11:30
06/09/2026 11:15
02/09/2026 10:30
28/08/2026 11:30
24/08/2026 12:00
The head-to-head favours Esteghlal
Recent meetings have tended to go Esteghlal's way against Paykan.
From 23 match(es):
Esteghlal: 12 win(s)
Paykan: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 10
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Esteghlal vs Paykan prediction.
Form comparison Esteghlal vs Paykan
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 2.67 | 0.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Paykan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 0.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Esteghlal to Win
Backing Esteghlal to win the match is our top betting tip.
Heading into this clash with Paykan, Esteghlal is set to be the favourite, thanks to their dominant home performances throughout the season.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Esteghlal and Paykan in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Paykan.
With odds of 2.5, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Esteghlal’s recent struggles and Paykan’s form.
Fixture information - Esteghlal vs Paykan
Match: Esteghlal vs Paykan
Competition: Persian Gulf Pro League
Date: Thursday, 10/09/2026
Kick-off: 16:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shahr-e Qods Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Esteghlal vs Paykan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.67
League: 1.69
Both Teams to Score
33%
League: 28%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 59%
Over 2.5+
33%
League: 19%
Cards
1.33
League: 2.47
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Esteghlal
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
D
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
D
W
W
|
2.33 |
| Away |
D
D
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 2.67 | 0.33 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 2.33 | 0.33 |
| Conceded | 0.17 | 0.33 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 83% | 67% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Paykan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.67 | 0.67 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 0.83 | 0.67 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 0 | 1.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Corners
0 / Match
Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
0 / Match
Paykan
(-1)
Aluminium Arak
(-1)
Persepolis
(-1)
Foolad
(-1)
Sepahan
(-1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(-1)
Mes Shahr-e Babak
(-1)(-1)
Esteghlal
(-1)
Sanat Naft
(-1)
Zob Ahan
(-1)
Esteghlal Khuzestan
(-1)
Kheybar Khorramabad
(-1)
Gol Gohar
(-1)
Tractor Sazi
Cards
1.5 / Match
+50% Cards / Match
Esteghlal received +50% more cards than Paykan in the Persian Gulf Pro League
1 / Match
Paykan
(1)
Aluminium Arak
(1)
Persepolis
(2)
Foolad
(2)
Sepahan
(1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(1)
Mes Shahr-e Babak
(1)(1)
Esteghlal
(2)
Sanat Naft
(0)
Zob Ahan
(1)
Esteghlal Khuzestan
(-1)
Kheybar Khorramabad
(1)
Gol Gohar
(-1)
Tractor Sazi
Goals Scored
1.33 / Match
+60%
Esteghlal is +60% better in terms of goals scored
0.83 / Match
Paykan
(1)
Aluminium Arak
(0)
Persepolis
(1)
Foolad
(0)
Sepahan
(2)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(1)
Mes Shahr-e Babak
(4)(0)
Esteghlal
(2)
Sanat Naft
(0)
Zob Ahan
(0)
Esteghlal Khuzestan
(3)
Kheybar Khorramabad
(0)
Gol Gohar
(0)
Tractor Sazi
Goals Conceded
0.17 / Match
+80%
Paykan condeded +80% more goals than Esteghlal
0.83 / Match
Paykan
(0)
Aluminium Arak
(0)
Persepolis
(1)
Foolad
(0)
Sepahan
(0)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(0)
Mes Shahr-e Babak
(0)(1)
Esteghlal
(0)
Sanat Naft
(1)
Zob Ahan
(0)
Esteghlal Khuzestan
(2)
Kheybar Khorramabad
(0)
Gol Gohar
(2)
Tractor Sazi
Persian Gulf Pro League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tractor Sazi
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Persepolis
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
Esteghlal
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 |
Aluminium Arak
|
6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Sepahan
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 6 |
Foolad
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 7 |
Paykan
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Fajr Sepasi
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 9 |
Gol Gohar
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 10 |
Nassaji Mazandaran
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 11 |
Malavan
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 12 |
Kheybar Khorramabad
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| 13 |
Zob Ahan
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Shams Azar Qazvin
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 15 |
Chadormalu SC
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Sanat Naft
|
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Mes Shahr-e Babak
|
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Esteghlal Khuzestan
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
Odds
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