Malavan vs Persepolis: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Malavan prepare to host Persepolis on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Malavan, currently 8th in the standings with 25 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 15 points from 9 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 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Persepolis, sitting 4th with 34 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Malavan and Persepolis have favored Persepolis, ending in a 0-0 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Gol Gohar, Malavan recorded a 0-1 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Persepolis's last outing came against Chadormalou Ardakan, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Malavan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Malavan and Persepolis 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 from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Malavan's fixtures have averaged 1.9 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Persepolis's games average 1.9 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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