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.
โก Defensively organized with a focus on technical play and quick counter-attacks.
๐ 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.
๐ Top Teams
๐ 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 |
โ Chadormalu Ardakan Ardakan and Mes Rafsanjan are capable of sharing goals.
โก Rafsanjan's attacking options give them the edge on the road.
โข A tight, high-tempo battle with moments for both sides is likely.
โ Gol Gohar look stronger at home with a structured attack.
โก Kheybar Khorramabad may struggle to crack the back line.
โข A clean sheet for the hosts is a distinct possibility.
โ Fajr Sepasi and Paykan are closely matched in midfield battles.
โก Paykan's pace could create chances on the break, but they may cancel each other out.
โข A measured game with chances at both ends seems likely.
โ Persepolis boast league supremacy and enjoy home support.
โก Tractor can threaten on the counter, but defense will be tested.
โข An open, high-intensity match with goals for both sides is likely.
โ Visitors look dangerous.
โก Away team has key players returning from injury.
โข Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
โ Classic rivalry encounter.
โก Form often goes out the window in derbies.
โข Passion and intensity will define this match.
โ Form favors hosts.
โก Home team sits higher in the table.
โข Their recent results give them the psychological edge.
โ Foolad's home form and goalscoring rhythm give them the edge.
โก Esteghlal Khuzestan will push back and look to exploit counter chances.
โข Expect a competitive contest with both sides on the scoreboard.
โ Esteghlal Khuzestan enjoy home advantage which should help them edge the match.
โก Malavan could exploit counter opportunities but may struggle to convert chances.
โข Overall expect a lively, goal-scoring affair with both sides on the scoresheet.