IranMatches analysed: 302023โ€“2026

Payam Heydari: referee stats

Payam Heydari (Iran) has shown 3.53 cards per game in 30 analysed matches โ€” +7% compared with the average of the same leagues. Profile: strict.

Strict ยท +7%
Cards per game3.53league avg 3.23
Over 4.5 cards30%Over 3.5 cards: 57%
Matches with a penalty23%
Matches with a red card17%
Fouls per game22.6
Cards 1st / 2nd half1.2 / 2.3

Upcoming matches with Payam Heydari

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Referee radar

Strictness 75Fouls called 48Penalties 73Red cards 56Late cards 66Away cards 2

Percentile among 2959 referees with at least 15 matches; 50 = typical referee. Each axis compares the referee with the average of the leagues where this referee officiates.

Cards per match (last 20 matches)

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31
12
33
54
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27
18+

Payam Heydari by competition

CompetitionMatchesCards/gLeague avgvs leaguePenaltyRed card
Persian Gulf Pro League Iran193.743.34+7%26%21%
AFC Champions League Two World83.883.28+7%13%13%
AFC Champions League Elite World13.003.74โˆ’2%100%0%
World Cup - Qualification Asia World11.003.52โˆ’5%0%0%
Super Cup Iran10.000.00+0%0%0%

Last matches refereed by Payam Heydari

DateMatchScoreCards (homeโ€“away)FoulsPen.
18.02.2026Al-Nassr โ€“ ArkadagAFC Champions League Two1:0 1 โ€”0
27.11.2025Pohang Steelers โ€“ BG Pathum UnitedAFC Champions League Two2:0 4 210
06.11.2025Selangor โ€“ Persib BandungAFC Champions League Two2:3 5 190
16.09.2025Melbourne City โ€“ Sanfrecce HiroshimaAFC Champions League Elite0:2 3 201
25.08.2025Sepahan FC โ€“ Persepolis FCPersian Gulf Pro League0:1 6 โ€”0
19.08.2025Tractor Sazi โ€“ Esteghlal FCPersian Gulf Pro League0:1 3 โ€”0
08.05.2025Kheybar Khorramabad โ€“ Persepolis FCPersian Gulf Pro League1:2 5 โ€”0
02.05.2025Sepahan FC โ€“ Gol GoharPersian Gulf Pro League1:2 4 โ€”0
18.04.2025Tractor Sazi โ€“ MalavanPersian Gulf Pro League3:0 2 โ€”0
05.04.2025Mes Rafsanjan โ€“ Nassaji MazandaranPersian Gulf Pro League0:0 7 โ€”0
29.03.2025Aluminium Arak โ€“ Tractor SaziPersian Gulf Pro League0:1 4 โ€”0
14.03.2025Mes Rafsanjan โ€“ Esteghlal KhuzestanPersian Gulf Pro League0:0 3 โ€”0
27.02.2025Persepolis FC โ€“ Esteghlal FCPersian Gulf Pro League2:1 7 โ€”1
20.02.2025Home United โ€“ Muangthong UnitedAFC Champions League Two4:0 4 201
07.02.2025Kheybar Khorramabad โ€“ Foolad FCPersian Gulf Pro League2:0 0 โ€”0

How the numbers are calculated

Cards = yellow and red cards shown to players during 90 minutes (a second yellow counts as a yellow plus a red, as most bookmakers settle). Cards for coaches and substitutes on the bench and cards in extra time are excluded. Penalties = penalties awarded during the match (shoot-outs excluded). โ€œvs leagueโ€ compares the referee with the average of the exact league seasons this referee worked, so a referee from a card-heavy league is not called strict just because of the league.

Data: official match events and statistics (API-Sports), updated daily.

FAQ

How many cards does Payam Heydari give per game?

On average 3.53 cards per game in 30 analysed matches (league average in the same competitions: 3.23).

Is Payam Heydari a strict referee?

Compared with the leagues where Payam Heydari officiates, the card count is +7% โ€“ profile: strict. A red card appeared in 17% of these matches.

How often do matches with Payam Heydari go over 4.5 cards?

Over 4.5 cards in 30% of matches and over 3.5 cards in 57%. Both teams were booked in 67%.

Does Payam Heydari give many penalties?

A penalty was awarded in 23% of matches refereed by Payam Heydari.