Esteghlal FC - Persepolis FC

Persian Gulf Pro League Season 2026 - Round 5
Planned

Match preview

Esteghlal FC take on Persepolis FC in Persian Gulf Pro League at Azadi Stadium on 2 September 2026. Esteghlal FC arrive on the back of 5 straight wins.

The most recent match for Esteghlal FC was a 2-0 win over Sepahan FC, after a 1-0 win over Nassaji Mazandaran before that.

The most recent match for Persepolis FC was a 4-1 win over Esteghlal Khuzestan, after a 2-0 win over Shams Azar Qazvin before that.

Both teams sit on 6 points: Esteghlal FC have conceded no goals in 2 matches, Persepolis FC one goal in 2 matches.

Our algorithm predicts Esteghlal FC to win, with a probability of 50%. The full split: Esteghlal FC 50%, draw 28%, Persepolis FC 22%.

Team forms

Previous confrontations (H2H)

2 Esteghlal FC
12 Draw
8 Persepolis FC
27% Over 2.5 goals
36% Both teams scored
1.5 Goals per match
Logo Esteghlal FC 8 | Logo Persepolis FC 13 Clean sheets
Biggest win: Persepolis FC 2-1 Esteghlal FC (2025)
Most goals: Esteghlal FC 3-2 Persepolis FC (2017)
Goals scored all matches
Logo Esteghlal FC
0.64
Logo Persepolis FC
0.91
Goals in home matches
Logo Esteghlal FC
0.90
Logo Persepolis FC
0.83
Goals in away matches
Logo Esteghlal FC
0.42
Logo Persepolis FC
1.00
Above is calculated based on the below matches

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Stadion

Stadion name

Azadi Stadium

Capacity

100000

Address

Azadi Stadium Boulevard
Teheran

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