ALUMINIUM ARAK VS PAYKAN - IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: ALUMINIUM ARAK VS PAYKAN
As Aluminium Arak prepare to host Paykan on February 20, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
ALUMINIUM ARAK PREVIEW IN IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE
Aluminium Arak, currently 14th in the standings with 21 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 15 points. They've earned 11 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.
PAYKAN PREVIEW IN IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE
Paykan, sitting 13th with 22 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR ALUMINIUM ARAK VS PAYKAN
Recent meetings between Aluminium Arak and Paykan have favored Aluminium Arak, with Paykan claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.
In their previous league match against Shams Azar Qazvin, Aluminium Arak recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Paykan's last outing came against Mes Rafsanjan, where they secured a 0-2 defeat using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Aluminium Arak are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Aluminium Arak and Paykan are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR ALUMINIUM ARAK VS PAYKAN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Aluminium Arak's fixtures have averaged 1.4 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Paykan's games average 1.3 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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