Mes Kerman played 0-1 result versus Paykan last match, a fixture to remember. The next assignment is this robust Esteghlal side.
- Mes Kerman have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Persian Gulf Pro League
- Esteghlal have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
Esteghlal have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Mes Kerman form and stats
Mes Kerman have collected 12 points from their Persian Gulf Pro League home games so far after 3-3-2.
No payout for Mes Kerman in their previous match, an away game at Paykan that ended in defeat 0-1.
Before that, Kerman had a home game versus Naft Masjed Soleyman which ended with a victory 2-0.Some information for those who like to bet on "both teams to score yes/no: This side have finished 13 league games in a row with only one (or none) club scoring.
Mes Kerman has scored 9 league goals at home this season, in 8 matches. Mes Kerman have only conceded 5 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Esteghlal form and stats
Esteghlal's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Esteghlal collect 16 points from their 8 away matches in the Persian Gulf Pro League. 5 victories and 1 draw have created these points (and only 2 defeats). With two straight losses from their last two away games, Esteghlal are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
Esteghlal are travelling after their nice 4-0 home win in the fixture against Malavan (placed 13th). Those three points felt good as this side had gone three league fixtures without victory. As mentioned above, Esteghlal was the only team on the pitch versus Malavan in their previous game, winning 4-0. This could be a tougher task.
Prior to that match, the Esteghlal manager Pinto faced defeat when travelling to Sepahan and losing 1-2.Esteghlal have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 8 league away games 9 goals have been scored. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (6 so far). It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Esteghlal have not lost in the last 6 games (3-3-0) facing Kerman.These opponents have battled previously this season: Esteghlal - Mes Kerman 1-0.
Top Goalscorers
  M. Mohebi 5 goals |  A. Rostami 4 goals |  A. Yamga 4 goals |
Mes Kerman missing players
Esteghlal missing players
| Mes Kerman | Esteghlal | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 1 | Played | P | 4 | 8 | 17 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | 2 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | 9 | 2 | Scored | S | 5 | 9 | 20 |
| 17 | 5 | 2 | Conceded | C | 1 | 6 | 12 |
| 76% | 75% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 88% | 76% |
| 53% | 62% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 25% | 50% | 53% |
| 18% | 25% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 38% | 35% |
| 12% | 12% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 12% | 24% |
| 6% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 12% | 12% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 38% | 35% |
| 41% | 62% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 75% | 50% | 53% |
| 71% | 50% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 25% | 35% |
| 1.8 | 1 | 3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 5.1 |
| 2.3 | 1.8 | 5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 2.4 |
| 1.4 | 1.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 0 | 1.7 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 1.8 | 4 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 0 | 0 | 6.1 |
| 0.9 | 1 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
| 60% | 100% | 100% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| 4.6 | 3.2 | 7 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 0 | 0 | 3.2 |
| 1.8 | 1 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 0 | 0 | 1.2 |
- Esteghlal have created more than twice as many corners as Mes Kerman.
- Esteghlal have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Esteghlal have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Esteghlal have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Mes Kerman have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Mes Kerman have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Persian Gulf Pro League
- Mes Kerman have won significantly less corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Persepolis | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 35 |
| 2 | Sepahan | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 33 |
| 3 | Gol Gohar | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 30 |
| 4 | Esteghlal | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Tractor Sazi | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 26 |
| 6 | Mes Rafsanjan | 17 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 24 |
| 7 | Aluminium Arak | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
| 8 | Foolad | 17 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| 9 | Nassaji Mazandaran | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 22 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 15 | -3 | 21 |
| 10 | Havadar | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 | Paykan | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | -5 | 19 |
| 12 | Zob Ahan | 17 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 13 | Malavan | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | Mes Kerman | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -6 | 14 |
| 15 | Sanat Naft | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 11 |
| 16 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 37 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 21 | -25 | 10 |
