Football in Iran

① Classic rivalry encounter.

② Form often goes out the window in derbies.

③ Passion and intensity will define this match.

① Form favors hosts.

② Home team sits higher in the table.

③ Their recent results give them the psychological edge.

① Sepahan's quality and form give them the edge despite the long travel to Paykan.

② Paykan will rely on home support and compact defending, but Sepahan's attack should break through in dry, cool conditions.

③ Expect a tight game with chances for both sides, and Sepahan grabbing a late, decisive goal.

① Esteghlal's strong home form and higher league standing should see them dominate.

② Fajr Sepasi are likely to sit deep and look for counters, but may struggle to test the goalkeeper.

③ A clean Esteghlal sheet is plausible in dry, cool conditions with another goal or two.

① Mes Rafsanjan are strong at home and have the edge in league form.

② Aluminium Arak will push to disrupt their rhythm but face a robust defense.

③ BTTS is likely and the game should feature at least three goals.

① Persepolis bring higher quality and proven away performance.

② Zob Ahan will attempt to nullify the visitors with disciplined pressing.

③ BTTS is likely and a 2-1 away win is plausible.

① Esteghlal Khuzestan hold home advantage and should dominate proceedings.

② Malavan will look to hit on transitions but may struggle to carve chances.

③ A clean sheet for the hosts 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.

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 Tractor's strong home form and settled squad give them the edge over Gol Gohar.

② Gol Gohar have attacking threat and a compact defense; no major suspensions reported.

③ Head-to-head in recent matches shows both teams capable of scoring, making a 2-1 Tractor win plausible.