Sanat Naft and Machine Sazi have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Sanat Naft have less rest than Machine Sazi in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a Persian Gulf Pro League game only four days ago. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Shahin Bushehr.
Machine Sazi have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1600 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Sanat Naft form and stats
Sanat Naft have collected 11 points from their Persian Gulf Pro League home games so far after 3-2-0. It’s been three wins in a row for Sanat Naft here at Takhti Stadium, hoping to make this one the fourth consecutive victory.
Sanat Naft manager D. Skočić and his team return home after a 1-1 draw away versus Shahin Bushehr (placed 16th) in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Before that, Sanat Naft had a home game versus Paykan which ended with a victory 3-2.
A decent goal production from Sanat Naft in their home games so far, with 8 goals from 5 league matches. On the other hand, Sanat Naft have conceded 5 goals.
Machine Sazi form and stats
As the visiting team in Persian Gulf Pro League matches, Machine Sazi have produced an overall stat of 0-3-2 so far. It's three draws from Machine Sazi's last three away games, a decent catch but one that could be so much better.
The supporters enjoyed Machine Sazi's previous game versus Tractor Sazi (placed 9th), a Persian Gulf Pro League 2-0 win played at home. A 1-1 draw at Pars Jam Bushehr's stadium before that.
The visitors have scored 3 goals from 5 away games in the league, an average of less than one per game. Machine Sazi have conceded 8 goals in these games.
Head 2 Head
Sanat Naft-Machine Sazi H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Sanat Naft 1 win, Machine Sazi 2 wins, 1 draw. 1 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  I. Alekasir 7 goals |   A. Zendehrooh 6 goals |  S. Nariman Jahan 2 goals |
Sanat Naft missing players
Machine Sazi missing players
| Sanat Naft | Machine Sazi | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 5 | 3 | Played | P | 0 | 5 | 13 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 2 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | Scored | S | 0 | 3 | 15 |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | Conceded | C | 0 | 8 | 15 |
| 85% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 60% | 77% |
| 46% | 80% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 40% | 46% |
| 23% | 40% | 33% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 20% | 31% |
| 15% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| 15% | 20% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| 38% | 80% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 40% | 38% |
| 46% | 20% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 46% |
| 31% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 60% | 38% |
| 3 | 4 | 3 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 3 | 2.8 |
| 5.7 | 5.4 | 6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.7 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 84 | 39 | 22 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 44 | 123 |
| 30 | 12 | 7 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 16 | 46 |
| 40% | 67% | 57% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 19% | 28% |
- Machine Sazi have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Machine Sazi have yet to win a game away.
- Sanat Naft have not yet lost a game at home.
- Sanat Naft have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sanat Naft have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Machine Sazi have scored away.
- Sanat Naft have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sanat Naft have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Sanat Naft haven’t played a single 0-0 game 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 | Esteghlal | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 26 |
| 2 | Sepahan | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Persepolis | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 25 |
| 4 | Padideh Khorasan | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 24 |
| 5 | Foolad | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23 |
| 6 | Sanat Naft | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 23 |
| 7 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 22 |
| 8 | Machine Sazi | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Tractor Sazi | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 18 |
| 10 | Zob Ahan | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 14 |
| 11 | Paykan | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 13 |
| 12 | Nassaji Mazandaran | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -6 | 12 |
| 13 | Saipa | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -8 | 11 |
| 14 | Pars Jam Bushehr | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | -5 | 10 |
| 15 | Gol Gohar | 13 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | -9 | 6 |
| 16 | Shahin Bushehr | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 6 |