FOOLAD VS ZOB AHAN - IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEW
IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE MATCH DETAILS: FOOLAD VS ZOB AHAN
As Foolad prepare to host Zob Ahan on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
FOOLAD PREVIEW IN IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE
Foolad, currently 10th in the standings with 25 points from 20 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
ZOB AHAN PREVIEW IN IRAN: GULF PRO LEAGUE
Zob Ahan, sitting 15th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 10 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 very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR FOOLAD VS ZOB AHAN
Recent meetings between Foolad and Zob Ahan have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw.
The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.
In their previous league match against Tractor Sazi, Foolad recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.
Zob Ahan's last outing came against Sepahan, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.
Looking ahead, Foolad are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Foolad and Zob Ahan 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 FOOLAD VS ZOB AHAN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Foolad's fixtures have averaged 2.2 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Zob Ahan's games average 0.8 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 10% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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