The league table in Azadegan League tells a story about these teams so far, with Aluminium Arak leading Malavan by 20 points. Match preview to follow:
Aluminium Arak and Malavan should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Malavan have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
The season is still full of potential for Aluminium Arak as they can still win the whole Azadegan League. Malavan are fighting to avoid relegation and will work hard for points.
Aluminium Arak form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Imam Khomeini Stadium as Aluminium Arak have scored 25 goals to get 31 points from 15 games. The overall stats in the Azadegan League are 9-4-2 (wins-draws-losses).
It's back home for Aluminium, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Khouneh Be Khouneh Babol away with the result 2-1. Preceding that match was a defeat to Arman Gohar (1-2).
The Aluminium Arak fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 25 goals in 15 league matches. Aluminium Arak are not conceding a lot of goals here at Imam Khomeini Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 9 from 15 matches.
Malavan form and stats
There's been little loot from Malavan's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 15 away games in the Azadegan League. Malavan only have 1 win to counter their 10 defeats and 4 draws.
Malavan had fun at their own home (Imam Khomeini Stadium) last time out, beating Shahrdari Tabriz 7-0. Preceding that game, the 0-2 loss visiting Niroye Zamini's place.
As mentioned above, Malavan was the only team on the pitch versus Shahrdari Tabriz in their previous game, winning 7-0. This could be a tougher task.
Goals are few and far between in Malavan's away league games. Only 6 goals from 15 travels. In the opposite end, Malavan have conceded 25 goals in their away games.
Head 2 Head
The teams have played each other before this season, with the result Malavan - Aluminium 1-0 entered in the official records. Numbers for the last seven meetings between these two teams are: one win for Aluminium, one draw and five wins for Malavan. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: four games.Aluminium Arak missing players
Malavan missing players
| Aluminium Arak | Malavan | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 31 | 15 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 14 | 30 |
| 14 | 9 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 5 | 9 | 12 |
| 37 | 25 | 11 | Scored | S | 1 | 6 | 31 |
| 20 | 9 | 2 | Conceded | C | 10 | 22 | 35 |
| 81% | 87% | 80% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| 55% | 60% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 64% | 67% |
| 29% | 40% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 40% | 29% | 30% |
| 10% | 20% | 20% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 14% | 17% |
| 3% | 7% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| 42% | 40% | 20% | BTTS | BTTS | 20% | 36% | 43% |
| 52% | 60% | 80% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 14% | 30% |
| 26% | 13% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 80% | 57% | 37% |
| 3.4 | 4.4 | 5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| 1.5 | 1.1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.8 | 2 | 2.2 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 190 | 127 | 48 | Total Shots | T S | 23 | 74 | 219 |
| 70 | 47 | 17 | Shots on Target | S O | 8 | 21 | 105 |
| 49% | 49% | 53% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 12% | 24% | 29% |
- Aluminium Arak have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Aluminium Arak have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Aluminium Arak have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Malavan have scored away.
- Aluminium Arak have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Malavan have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored 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 | Mes Rafsanjan | 31 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 53 | 28 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 30 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | Mes Kerman | 31 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 57 |
| 3 | Aluminium Arak | 31 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 37 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 54 |
| 4 | Khooshe Talaee Saveh | 31 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 24 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 53 |
| 5 | Navad Urmia | 31 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 24 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 52 |
| 6 | Baderan | 31 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 46 | 37 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 48 |
| 7 | Persepolis Pakdasht | 31 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 41 | 34 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 48 |
| 8 | Oxin Alborz | 31 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 47 |
| 9 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 42 |
| 10 | Arman Gohar | 31 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 39 | 38 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 1 | 41 |
| 11 | Fajr Sepasi | 31 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 20 | -1 | 39 |
| 12 | Damash Gilanian | 31 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 24 | -11 | 36 |
| 13 | Qashqai | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 35 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 22 | -4 | 35 |
| 14 | Malavan | 31 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 31 | 38 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 25 | -7 | 34 |
| 15 | Niroye Zamini | 31 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 29 | 39 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 24 | -10 | 32 |
| 16 | Khouneh Be Khouneh Babol | 31 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 26 | 31 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | -5 | 31 |
| 17 | Sepidrood Rasht | 31 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 25 | 41 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 26 | -16 | 30 |
| 18 | Shahrdari Tabriz | 31 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 14 | 74 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 30 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 7 | 44 | -60 | 10 |