Persian Gulf Pro League
Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Wed, 19 Aug 2026 - 17:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Shahr-e Qods Stadium
Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan Prediction & Stats - Persian Gulf Pro League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan carries real history into this round of the Persian Gulf Pro League.
The two sides meet on 19/08 (Wednesday) at Shahr-e Qods Stadium, 17:30 (UK time).
Read the Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Persepolis 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 Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 17-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Persepolis the side to beat, with roughly 71% 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.
Persepolis Preview
Persepolis reach this fixture 1 match into their Persian Gulf Pro League. Here is where Red Army stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Red Army, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi, 1 goals
Most assists: Marko Bakić, 0 assists
Recent results — Persepolis
15/08/2026 12:00
20/02/2026 10:30
14/02/2026 08:30
08/02/2026 07:30
03/02/2026 07:30
Esteghlal Khuzestan: how they are travelling
Esteghlal Khuzestan come in 1 matches into their Persian Gulf Pro League.
Here is what Esteghlal Khuzestan have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
0 scored, at 0 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Esteghlal Khuzestan, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Mohammad Javad Kia, 0 goals
Most assists: Mohammad Javad Kia, 0 assists
Recent results — Esteghlal Khuzestan
14/08/2026 12:30
23/02/2026 10:15
13/02/2026 07:30
07/02/2026 07:30
01/02/2026 06:30
The head-to-head favours Persepolis
Recent meetings have tended to go Persepolis's way against Esteghlal Khuzestan.
From 15 match(es):
Persepolis: 8 win(s)
Esteghlal Khuzestan: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 5
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan prediction.
Form comparison Persepolis 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
Persepolis
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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 |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 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:
👉 Prediction: Esteghlal Khuzestan win or Draw
Our betting tip for this match is to back Esteghlal Khuzestan to win or draw in the Double Chance market.
Playing away from home is always a challenge, but based on recent form and season statistics, Esteghlal Khuzestan has shown they have what it takes to secure a positive result. Keep in mind that they only need to avoid defeat for the bet to win.
👉 Prediction: Persepolis to Win
Expect a hard-fought battle in Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan, but we’re backing Persepolis to take home the three points.
Their strong home record at Shahr-e Qods Stadium makes them the safer pick, and we expect them to use their home-field advantage to claim all three points.
Fixture information - Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Match: Persepolis vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Competition: Persian Gulf Pro League
Date: Wednesday, 19/08/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: Shahr-e Qods Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Tehran Reds vs Esteghlal Khuzestan that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 1.89
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 22%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 11%
Cards
0
League: 1.25
Corners
0
League: 0
Home Team
Persepolis
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 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 |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 100% | 100% | 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
Shams Azar Qazvin
(-1)(-1)
Aluminium Arak
Cards
0 / Match
Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
0 / Match
Shams Azar Qazvin
(0)(-1)
Aluminium Arak
Goals Scored
2 / Match
100%
Persepolis is 100% better in terms of goals scored
0 / Match
Shams Azar Qazvin
(2)(0)
Aluminium Arak
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
100%
Esteghlal Khuzestan condeded 100% more goals than Persepolis
2 / Match
Shams Azar Qazvin
(0)(2)
Aluminium Arak
Persian Gulf Pro League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Esteghlal
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Aluminium Arak
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Persepolis
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Sepahan
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Tractor Sazi
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Gol Gohar
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Foolad
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 |
Zob Ahan
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 |
Fajr Sepasi
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
Kheybar Khorramabad
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Malavan
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
Nassaji Mazandaran
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Chadormalu SC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
Esteghlal Khuzestan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
Paykan
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Shams Azar Qazvin
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Mes Shahr-e Babak
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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