Football tips: Zob Ahan vs Saipa - predictions and betting guide

The hosts Zob Ahan saw competitive action as recent as four days ago, playing in the Persian Gulf Pro League. Thankfully the previous game, versus Tractor Sazi, was also a home game here at Folād Shahr Stadium. The away team is better rested. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Tractor Sazi.

Zob Ahan form and stats

When playing at home, Zob Ahan have managed 2 wins, 8 draws and suffered 3 defeats from 13 games. Zob Ahan has a nice streak going on as they have played 13 consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Esteghlal defeat. The Zob Ahan fans aren't used to losing here at Folād Shahr Stadium and will expect new points from this game. Zob Ahan has played ten games in a row here without a defeat.

The Zob Ahan supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Tractor Sazi in Persian Gulf Pro League and win 2-0. Before that game, the 2-0 home victory against Al Wasl.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Zob Ahan have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found eleven games) they have won 5 times, drawn 3 and lost 3.

There will be little rest for Zob Ahan after this match as they are travelling to Pars Jam Bushehr for a Persian Gulf Pro League game in only three days.

Zob Ahan have scored 11 goals here in 13 matches, not a lot. From these home matches, Zob Ahan have conceded only 10 goals.

Saipa form and stats

The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Saipa so far with only 11 points returning home. The records show 2-5-6 (win-draw-lose).

Saipa are the visiting side once again, their previous game being the 0-0 draw at Machine Sazi. Preceding that, the 2-5 home loss versus Sepahan.

We have checked recent matches where Saipa have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D1-L0.

The attacking power of Saipa when travelling is not overwhelming with 9 goals scored in 13 matches. 17 goals have been conceded by Saipa in these games.

Head 2 Head

Zob Ahan and Saipa have met before this season: Saipa - Zob Ahan 0-0. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's 2 Zob Ahan victories, 5 draws and 3 Saipa wins.

Top Goalscorers

A. Motahari 4 goals

A. Dashti 4 goals

M. Soleimani Asl 3 goals

Zob Ahan missing players

Saipa missing players