Persian Gulf Pro League
Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 - 16:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium
Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan Prediction & Stats - Persian Gulf Pro League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan carries real history into this round of the Persian Gulf Pro League.
The two sides meet on 28/08 (Friday) at Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium, 16:30 (UK time).
Read the Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Esteghlal Khuzestan
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Paykan the side to beat, with roughly 38% 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.
Paykan Preview
Paykan reach this fixture 3 match into their Persian Gulf Pro League. Here is where Paykan stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Paykan, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Hossein Pourhamidi, 0 goals
Most assists: Hossein Pourhamidi, 0 assists
Recent results — Paykan
24/08/2026 12:00
18/08/2026 11:45
14/08/2026 10:30
27/02/2026 10:30
20/02/2026 10:30
Esteghlal Khuzestan: how they are travelling
Esteghlal Khuzestan come in 3 matches into their Persian Gulf Pro League.
Here is what Esteghlal Khuzestan have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
0.33 points per game
2 scored, at 0.67 a game
7 conceded, at 2.33 a game
Esteghlal Khuzestan, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mohammad Javad Kia, 0 goals
Most assists: Aref Rostami, 1 assists
Recent results — Esteghlal Khuzestan
23/08/2026 12:00
19/08/2026 12:00
14/08/2026 12:30
23/02/2026 10:15
13/02/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Paykan
Recent meetings have tended to go Paykan's way against Esteghlal Khuzestan.
From 13 match(es):
Paykan: 7 win(s)
Esteghlal Khuzestan: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan prediction.
Form comparison Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Paykan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 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:
Fixture information - Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Match: Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Competition: Persian Gulf Pro League
Date: Friday, 28/08/2026
Kick-off: 16:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Paykan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.5
League: 2
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 37%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 70%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 26%
Cards
1
League: 1.74
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Paykan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0 | 0 | 0 |
Away Team
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
|
0.33 |
| Home |
D
L
|
0.5 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2.33 | 1.5 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 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
Kheybar Khorramabad
(-1)
Gol Gohar
(-1)
Tractor Sazi
(-1)(-1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(-1)
Persepolis
(-1)
Aluminium Arak
Cards
1 / Match
+100% Cards / Match
Paykan received +100% more cards than Esteghlal Khuzestan in the Persian Gulf Pro League
0.5 / Match
Kheybar Khorramabad
(-1)
Gol Gohar
(1)
Tractor Sazi
(-1)(1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(0)
Persepolis
(-1)
Aluminium Arak
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+49%
Paykan is +49% better in terms of goals scored
0.67 / Match
Kheybar Khorramabad
(3)
Gol Gohar
(0)
Tractor Sazi
(0)(1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(1)
Persepolis
(0)
Aluminium Arak
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+43%
Esteghlal Khuzestan condeded +43% more goals than Paykan
2.33 / Match
Kheybar Khorramabad
(2)
Gol Gohar
(0)
Tractor Sazi
(2)(1)
Nassaji Mazandaran
(4)
Persepolis
(2)
Aluminium Arak
Persian Gulf Pro League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Esteghlal
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Tractor Sazi
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Gol Gohar
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Aluminium Arak
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Persepolis
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Foolad
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Fajr Sepasi
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Malavan
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Paykan
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Sepahan
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 |
Zob Ahan
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 12 |
Kheybar Khorramabad
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 13 |
Sanat Naft
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 14 |
Mes Shahr-e Babak
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 15 |
Nassaji Mazandaran
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 16 |
Shams Azar Qazvin
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 17 |
Chadormalu SC
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 18 |
Esteghlal Khuzestan
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
Odds
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