This could be an interesting match as Zob Ahan have their presumed home advantage while Tractor Sazi are ahead 19 points in the Persian Gulf Pro League table.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Tractor Sazi have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 900 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Zob Ahan form and stats
Zob Ahan's struggle is real here at Folād Shahr Stadium with only 11 points collected from 12 games. The win-draw-lost numbers are ugly 1-8-3. Zob Ahan has a nice streak going on as they have played eleven consecutive games without losing (regardless of home/away). They are keen to extend their tally, a streak that began after the Esteghlal defeat. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.The home supporters saw a 0-0 draw versus Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League last time out and are looking for a win here. Before that match, a win away at Paykan.
Zob Ahan aren't scoring a lot here at Folād Shahr Stadium with only 9 goals from 12 games. Zob Ahan have only conceded 10 in these games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Tractor Sazi form and stats
The visitors are W4-D6-L3 on the road this term.This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Persian Gulf Pro League home defeat versus Paykan with 0-1 on the scoreboard. Prior to that match, the Tractor Sazi manager G. Leekens faced defeat when travelling to Sepidrood Rasht and losing 1-3.
Tractor Sazi are scoring more than one goal per away game on average, having accumulated 13 away goals from 13 games. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (12 so far).
Head 2 Head
Zob Ahan and Tractor Sazi have met before this season: Tractor Sazi - Zob Ahan 4-1. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Zob Ahan won 1 game, 3 matches ended with a draw and Tractor Sazi has 6 wins.Top Goalscorers
 
A. Stokes
11 goals
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A. Dejagah
5 goals
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A. Motahari
4 goals
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Zob Ahan missing players
Tractor Sazi missing players
| Zob Ahan | Tractor Sazi | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 25 | 12 | Played | 13 | 26 |
| 19 | 9 | Scored | 13 | 38 |
| 23 | 10 | Conceded | 12 | 19 |
| 72% | 58% | Over 0.5 | 69% | 85% |
| 48% | 50% | Over 1.5 | 62% | 62% |
| 32% | 33% | Over 2.5 | 46% | 46% |
| 12% | 17% | Over 3.5 | 15% | 15% |
| 4% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 8% |
| 40% | 42% | Both teams to score | 38% | 38% |
| 44% | 50% | Clean Sheet | 54% | 54% |
| 44% | 50% | Failed To Score | 38% | 23% |
| 4.9 | 6.2 | Corners For (avg) | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| 2.8 | 3.1 | Corners Against (avg) | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| 2.1 | 2.3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 6 | 3 | Red Cards (total) | 0 | 0 |
- Zob Ahan is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
| 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 | 26 | 15 | 10 | 1 | 33 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 21 | 55 |
| 2 | Esteghlal | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 50 |
| 3 | Sepahan | 26 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 41 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 22 | 50 |
| 4 | Tractor Sazi | 26 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 38 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 49 |
| 5 | Padideh Khorasan | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 46 |
| 6 | Foolad | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 32 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | -8 | 33 |
| 7 | Saipa | 25 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 24 | 28 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -4 | 31 |
| 8 | Zob Ahan | 25 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -4 | 30 |
| 9 | Pars Jam Bushehr | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 15 | -1 | 29 |
| 10 | Nassaji Mazandaran | 26 | 5 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 18 | -3 | 29 |
| 11 | Paykan | 26 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 22 | 30 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 14 | -8 | 28 |
| 12 | Machine Sazi | 26 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 10 | -4 | 27 |
| 13 | Sanat Naft | 26 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 23 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | -5 | 27 |
| 14 | Naft Masjed Soleyman | 26 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 16 | -15 | 20 |
| 15 | Sepidrood Rasht | 26 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 20 | 45 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 25 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 20 | -25 | 19 |
| 16 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 26 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 21 | -23 | 17 |
