Persepolis vs Kheybar Khorramabad: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Persepolis prepare to host Kheybar Kh. 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.

Persepolis, currently 5th in the standings with 34 points from 21 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 20 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Kheybar Kh., sitting 9th with 26 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Persepolis and Kheybar Kh. have favored Persepolis, with Kheybar Kh. claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Gol Gohar, Persepolis recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Kheybar Kh.'s last outing came against Malavan, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Persepolis are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Persepolis and Kheybar Kh. 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 a moderate number of goals: Persepolis's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Kheybar Kh.'s games average 2.3 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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