Persian Gulf Pro League
The Persian Gulf Pro League is the top-tier professional football league in Iran, featuring 20 teams that compete annually for the national title. It has a long history of developing Iranian talent and sending clubs to compete in the AFC Champions League.
⚡ Defensively organized with a focus on technical play and quick counter-attacks.
📌 Notable Facts
- Persepolis and Esteghlal are the most successful clubs in the league's history in terms of titles.
- Iranian clubs regularly compete in the AFC Champions League with varying degrees of success.
- The league has produced players who moved to European leagues, such as Mehdi Taremi and Sardar Azmoun.
🏆 Top Teams
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 3 | +13 | 41 | |
| 2 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | +18 | 39 | |
| 3 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | +11 | 39 | |
| 4 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 36 | |
| 5 | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | +8 | 35 | |
| 6 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | +4 | 34 | |
| 7 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | +5 | 31 | |
| 8 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | -2 | 30 | |
| 9 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | -2 | 29 | |
| 10 | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | -8 | 29 | |
| 11 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | -7 | 25 | |
| 12 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | -6 | 24 | |
| 13 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 7 | -4 | 22 | |
| 14 | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | -7 | 22 | |
| 15 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | -7 | 19 | |
| 16 | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | -16 | 15 |
① Chadormalu Ardakan Ardakan and Mes Rafsanjan are capable of sharing goals.
② Rafsanjan's attacking options give them the edge on the road.
③ A tight, high-tempo battle with moments for both sides is likely.
① Gol Gohar look stronger at home with a structured attack.
② Kheybar Khorramabad may struggle to crack the back line.
③ A clean sheet for the hosts is a distinct possibility.
① Fajr Sepasi and Paykan are closely matched in midfield battles.
② Paykan's pace could create chances on the break, but they may cancel each other out.
③ A measured game with chances at both ends seems likely.
① Persepolis boast league supremacy and enjoy home support.
② Tractor can threaten on the counter, but defense will be tested.
③ An open, high-intensity match with goals for both sides is likely.
① Esteghlal Khuzestan enjoy home advantage which should help them edge the match.
② Malavan could exploit counter opportunities but may struggle to convert chances.
③ Overall expect a lively, goal-scoring affair with both sides on the scoresheet.