Persepolis - Zob Ahan prediction 07/09/2026

Our Persepolis vs Zob Ahan prediction looks ahead to the Pro League match on Sep 07 at 15:30 in Azadi Stadium, Teheran. Based on the latest stats, Persepolis is the clear favorite with a 62% win probability. The draw sits at 23%, and Zob Ahan has a 15% chance of an away win.

Team Form

Persepolis comes into this match with strong recent results. Their last five Pro League matches show three wins, one draw, and one loss. They beat Malavan 3-0 at home, Esteghlal Khuzestan 4-1 at home, and Shams Azar Qazvin 2-0 away. The only slip was a 1-0 loss at Tractor Sazi. A 1-1 draw away at Esteghlal Tehran in the last game shows they can compete in tough away fixtures.

Zob Ahan's form is less convincing. In their last five matches, they have one win, three draws, and one loss. They beat Paykan 1-0 at home in the most recent game. Before that, they drew 0-0 with Fajr Sepasi away, 1-1 with Mes Shahre Babak at home, and 0-0 with Foolad Khuzestan at home. A 2-1 loss at Malavan is the only defeat in this run. The team struggles to score, with just three goals in five games.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record between these two teams favors Persepolis. In the last 25 meetings, Persepolis has 11 wins, Zob Ahan has 6, and 8 matches ended in a draw. The most recent clash was on Oct 24, 2025, when Persepolis won 2-0 at home. Before that, a 0-0 draw at Zob Ahan in Jan 2025. Persepolis also won 1-0 away in Feb 2024. Zob Ahan has not beaten Persepolis in any of the last five head-to-head matches.

League Table Positions

Persepolis sits 4th in the Pro League table with 10 points from 5 matches. They have scored 10 goals and conceded only 3. At home, they are perfect: 2 wins from 2 games, with 7 goals scored and 1 conceded. Zob Ahan is 11th with 6 points from 5 games. They have scored 3 and conceded 3. Away from home, Zob Ahan has not won yet this season, with 2 draws and 1 loss in 3 away matches.

Win Probability: Persepolis or Zob Ahan?

We calculate the win probability based on the odds, team form, head-to-head record, and league table positions. The bookmakers' odds of 1.35 for a Persepolis win imply a 74% chance before removing the margin. After adjusting for the draw (4.05) and away win (8.60), and factoring in Persepolis's strong home form and Zob Ahan's poor away record, the real probabilities are: Persepolis win 62%, draw 23%, Zob Ahan win 15%. Persepolis is the team more likely to win this match.

Odds & Match Prediction

The current odds for this Pro League match are: Persepolis win at 1.35, draw at 4.05, and Zob Ahan win at 8.60. Bookmakers see Persepolis as the heavy favorite. Based on the stats, our Persepolis vs Zob Ahan prediction is a home win. Persepolis has the better form, a dominant head-to-head record, and a perfect home start to the season. Zob Ahan will likely try to keep it tight, but the home side's attacking power should be enough to secure the three points.