Sanat Naft and Paykan have both delivered a "par" performance so far, to use a golfing expression. Both hold mid-table positions in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
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.
Paykan have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1200 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Sanat Naft form and stats
When playing at home in the Persian Gulf Pro League, Sanat Naft have managed 2 wins, 2 draws and suffered 0 defeats from 4 games. Two home wins in a row for Sanat Naft bring valid hopes of a third.
A good away victory last time out for Sanat Naft, who won 1-0 against Padideh Khorasan (placed 2nd). A Hazfi Cup defeat was the result before that one, 0-1 away at Persepolis.
The Sanat Naft fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 5 in 4 matches. Sanat Naft are not conceding a lot of goals here at Takhti Stadium in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 3 from 4 matches.
Paykan form and stats
0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. That’s the product of Paykan playing as the away team in the Persian Gulf Pro League this season.
Paykan have succeeded in guarding their own goal lately, led by their goalkeeper Hamed Fallahzadeh. It's been 180 since they last conceded in Persian Gulf Pro League.
Paykan play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to Sepahan (placed 1st). Before that, Paykan secured a home win against Saipa with the score 1-0.
A quick return to home after this game, as Paykan are hosting Esteghlal in the Persian Gulf Pro League only four days away.
Paykan find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 5 goals from 5 away fixtures in the league. Paykan have conceded 7 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sanat Naft won 4 games, 4 matches ended with a draw and Paykan has 2 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 4 / 6Top Goalscorers
  S. Moghanlou 6 goals |   I. Alekasir 4 goals |  F. Emamali 4 goals |
Sanat Naft missing players
Paykan missing players
| Sanat Naft | Paykan | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | 5 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 5 | 16 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | Conceded | C | 0 | 7 | 15 |
| 82% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 0% | 60% | 80% |
| 36% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 0% | 60% | 70% |
| 18% | 25% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 40% | 50% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| 9% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 20% | 30% |
| 27% | 75% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 60% | 60% |
| 55% | 25% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 36% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 40% | 30% |
| 2.4 | 3.8 | 2.5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 0 | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| 5.9 | 5 | 6 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 0 | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| 2.2 | 2.8 | 3.5 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 0 | 2 | 1.7 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 62 | 30 | 13 | Total Shots | T S | 0 | 26 | 59 |
| 20 | 8 | 6 | Shots on Target | S O | 0 | 11 | 30 |
| 40% | 62% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 36% | 50% |
- Paykan has the fewest matches under the total-line (4)
- Paykan have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Paykan have yet to win a game away.
- Sanat Naft have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won.
- 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 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 | Sepahan | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 23 |
| 2 | Padideh Khorasan | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 23 |
| 3 | Esteghlal | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 4 | Persepolis | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 | Foolad | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 6 | Sanat Naft | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -1 | 19 |
| 7 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 8 | Tractor Sazi | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | Machine Sazi | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Paykan | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 12 |
| 11 | Zob Ahan | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -3 | 11 |
| 12 | Nassaji Mazandaran | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -4 | 11 |
| 13 | Saipa | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | -7 | 10 |
| 14 | Pars Jam Bushehr | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 9 |
| 15 | Gol Gohar | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 5 |
| 16 | Shahin Bushehr | 12 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 23 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 4 |