Nassaji Mazandaran and Persepolis followers eagerly anticipate Persian Gulf Pro League event at Vatani Stadium

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Competition: Iran Persian Gulf Pro League
Competition: Thu 18.May
Match begins: 14:30 (UTC)
Venue: Vatani Stadium (15000 seats)

A brief peek at the Persian Gulf Pro League standings suggest an advantage to Persepolis when they visit Nassaji Mazandaran. But; let's play before we hand out the points!

Insights:
  • Persepolis have the most scored goals in the first half (24) in Persian Gulf Pro League

Mazandaran can neither be promoted or relegated from Persian Gulf Pro League. Persepolis are still fighting for top positions and their benefits.

It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Nassaji Mazandaran and Persepolis.

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Nassaji Mazandaran form and stats

The complete Persian Gulf Pro League statistics playing at home this season for Nassaji Mazandaran are 4-7-3 (wins-draws-losses). With seven home Persian Gulf Pro League games in a row without a win, the Mazandaran fans could feel they are not getting value for their money.

Nassaji Mazandaran experienced a slightly shocking defeat 0-2 against Persepolis in their previous outing, also played in front of their own fans.

Heartbreak before that as Mazandaran lost 0-1 at Tractor Sazi's place.

The Nassaji Mazandaran fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 17 in 14 matches. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Mazandaran have only conceded 12 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.

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Persepolis form and stats

Persepolis's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Persepolis collect 33 points from their 14 away matches in the Persian Gulf Pro League. 10 victories and 3 draws have created these points (and only 1 defeat). Persepolis have been producing wins at home as well, producing a total of seven victories in a row regardless of arena.

Persepolis have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper. It's been 297 minutes since they last conceded in Persian Gulf Pro League.

Two trips in a row for Persepolis, whose manager Golmohammadi could celebrate last time after the win against Nassaji Mazandaran.

A home win before that, celebrating 4-0 vs Gol Gohar.

Look out: 9 of the latest 11 league matches involving this side have seen only one (or no) side scoring (Both Teams to Score NO in sports betting).

The travelling fans enjoy Persepolis's attacking play in away games, having scored 21 goals in 14 league matches away. It's not easy to score on Persepolis as they have only conceded 9 goals from these away games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

Persepolis have been victorious in all of the 4 most recent duels against this team. Something to take note of?

The latest past match between these sides is the Persepolis - Nassaji Mazandaran 5-1 played not long ago this season.

Top Goalscorers

MazandaranH. Shiri
H. Shiri
7 goals
PersepolisM. Torabi
M. Torabi
7 goals
PersepolisG. Gvelesiani
G. Gvelesiani
6 goals

Nassaji Mazandaran missing players

Persepolis missing players

Nassaji Mazandaran Persepolis
Total Home vs top Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
30 15 4 Played P 5 15 30
5 4 1 Won W 5 11 20
11 7 2 Drew D 0 3 6
14 4 1 Lost L 0 1 4
26 17 4 Scored S 9 23 44
42 14 3 Conceded C 3 9 13
90% 87% 100% Over 0.5 O 0.5 100% 87% 83%
73% 80% 75% Over 1.5 O 1.5 60% 53% 43%
37% 27% 0% Over 2.5 O 2.5 60% 40% 33%
20% 13% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 20% 27% 20%
3% 0% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 7% 7%
47% 47% 50% BTTS BTTS 60% 40% 23%
23% 33% 25% Clean Sheets C S 40% 53% 63%
40% 33% 25% Failed to Score F T 0% 20% 30%
 
2.6 2.8 0 Corners for (avg) C F 3.8 2.3 3.2
3.3 2 1.5 Corners against (avg) C A 0.8 0.8 2.3
1.5 0.7 0 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 0.2 0.5 1.2
2 0 0 Red cards R C 0 0 3
 
4.3 4.6 1 Shots (avg) S ( 5.8 3.3 5.3
1.8 1.9 1 Shots on Target (avg) S O 3.2 2.2 3
48% 63% 150% Goal Efficiency G E 54% 79% 53%
 
6.1 3.9 1.5 Shots against (avg) S A 2.5 1.4 3.9
3.3 1.8 1 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 1 0.8 1.8
Key stats in Persian Gulf Pro League this season:
  • Persepolis have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
  • Persepolis have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
  • Persepolis have the most points (33) away in Persian Gulf Pro League
  • Persepolis have the most scored goals in the first half (24) in Persian Gulf Pro League
  • Persepolis have the the best goal difference (+12) away in Persian Gulf Pro League
  • Persepolis have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded away.
  • Persepolis have won significantly less corners away then at home.

  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 29 19 6 4 42 13 15 9 3 3 21 4 14 10 3 1 21 9 29 63
2 Sepahan 29 18 8 3 47 16 15 11 3 1 32 9 14 7 5 2 15 7 31 62
3 Esteghlal 29 17 8 4 45 21 14 7 6 1 25 10 15 10 2 3 20 11 24 59
4 Tractor Sazi 29 15 7 7 41 27 15 7 6 2 16 10 14 8 1 5 25 17 14 52
5 Mes Rafsanjan 29 11 13 5 28 14 15 7 6 2 15 5 14 4 7 3 13 9 14 46
6 Gol Gohar 29 12 9 8 40 35 14 6 4 4 20 16 15 6 5 4 20 19 5 45
7 Aluminium Arak 29 8 15 6 18 13 15 5 5 5 12 9 14 3 10 1 6 4 5 39
8 Foolad 29 9 12 8 25 24 14 5 6 3 11 9 15 4 6 5 14 15 1 39
9 Zob Ahan 29 7 14 8 22 21 14 7 5 2 17 9 15 0 9 6 5 12 1 35
10 Havadar 29 7 11 11 21 31 15 2 6 7 9 15 14 5 5 4 12 16 -10 32
11 Malavan 29 5 12 12 20 35 15 5 5 5 14 17 14 0 7 7 6 18 -15 27
12 Paykan 29 5 12 12 11 27 14 3 6 5 4 8 15 2 6 7 7 19 -16 27
13 Nassaji Mazandaran 29 5 11 13 26 40 14 4 7 3 17 12 15 1 4 10 9 28 -14 26
14 Mes Kerman 29 4 10 15 22 35 14 4 5 5 17 17 15 0 5 10 5 18 -13 22
15 Sanat Naft 29 4 10 15 21 36 15 2 5 8 13 18 14 2 5 7 8 18 -15 22
16 Naft Masjed Soleyman 29 3 8 18 17 58 14 2 5 7 10 25 15 1 3 11 7 33 -41 17