Here's what we know about the Machine Sazi - Foolad match:

Competition: Iran Persian Gulf Pro League
Date: Fri 29.March
Match begins: 12:30 (UTC)

Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Machine Sazi in 9th and Foolad in 7th place.

There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.

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Machine Sazi form and stats

The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories so far this season, with Machine Sazi only managing 2 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses so far from their games here. We have seen two home losses in a row now for Machine Sazi, who are hoping that the phrase “third time lucky” applies to them.

A good away victory last time out for Machine Sazi, who won 1-0 against Pars Jam Bushehr (placed 8th). Preceding that match was the home game against Tractor Sazi that was lost 0-2.

Machine Sazi aren't scoring a lot here with only 7 goals from 11 games. From these home matches, Machine Sazi have conceded only 10 goals.

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Foolad form and stats

Foolad has only collected 10 points from their away games after 2-4-5 (11 played). The travelling fans think it's time that their travel expenses are covered with some points now, as Foolad have lost on their last two travels.

Foolad delivered a 1-1 draw playing at home against Sepahan (placed 4th) in their previous match; a Persian Gulf Pro League game. Preceding that game, the 0-1 loss visiting Saipa's place.

The attacking power of Foolad when travelling is not overwhelming with 6 goals scored in 11 matches. 14 goals have been conceded by Foolad in these games.

Head 2 Head

These teams' last encounter with each other was the Foolad - Machine Sazi 1-1 earlier this season. Numbers for the last five meetings between these two teams are: 2 wins for Machine Sazi, 2 draws and 1 win for Foolad.

Top Goalscorers

Luciano Chimba
7 goals
R. Khaleghifar
4 goals

Machine Sazi missing players

Foolad missing players

Machine Sazi Foolad
Total Home Statistic Away Total
22 11 Played 11 22
82% 91% Over 0.5 91% 77%
55% 55% Over 1.5 73% 64%
14% 9% Over 2.5 45% 41%
5% 0% Over 3.5 9% 14%
0% 0% Over 4.5 0% 5%
50% 45% Both teams to score 73% 50%
36% 27% Clean Sheet 18% 27%
32% 36% Failed To Score 18% 45%

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Persepolis 22 12 9 1 27 10 11 9 2 0 17 3 11 3 7 1 10 7 17 45
2 Esteghlal 22 12 7 3 32 8 11 6 4 1 13 1 11 6 3 2 19 7 24 43
3 Tractor Sazi 22 12 7 3 33 15 11 9 1 1 24 6 11 3 6 2 9 9 18 43
4 Sepahan 21 11 9 1 34 15 10 6 4 0 17 6 11 5 5 1 17 9 19 42
5 Padideh Khorasan 22 11 6 5 22 12 11 7 2 2 14 5 11 4 4 3 8 7 10 39
6 Saipa 20 6 8 6 17 19 10 4 5 1 10 5 10 2 3 5 7 14 -2 26
7 Foolad 22 6 8 8 18 26 11 4 4 3 12 12 11 2 4 5 6 14 -8 26
8 Pars Jam Bushehr 22 6 7 9 21 21 11 4 5 2 14 8 11 2 2 7 7 13 0 25
9 Machine Sazi 22 4 13 5 16 18 11 2 5 4 7 10 11 2 8 1 9 8 -2 25
10 Paykan 21 6 6 9 18 22 11 3 3 5 10 13 10 3 3 4 8 9 -4 24
11 Nassaji Mazandaran 22 4 11 7 21 25 11 3 7 1 11 7 11 1 4 6 10 18 -4 23
12 Zob Ahan 20 4 9 7 15 21 10 1 6 3 9 10 10 3 3 4 6 11 -6 21
13 Sanat Naft 22 2 15 5 17 24 11 2 8 1 10 11 11 0 7 4 7 13 -7 21
14 Naft Masjed Soleyman 22 3 9 10 11 22 11 1 6 4 6 10 11 2 3 6 5 12 -11 18
15 Esteghlal Khuzestan 22 3 7 12 13 30 11 2 3 6 7 11 11 1 4 6 6 19 -17 16
16 Sepidrood Rasht 22 2 7 13 13 40 11 1 4 6 7 22 11 1 3 7 6 18 -27 13

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