Match analysis

Sepahan FC vs Esteghlal FC — live score & stats

Sepahan FC against Esteghlal FC in the Persian Gulf Pro League (Iran) on 1st January 2026. Both sides' Elo ratings and recent form, the lineups, the head-to-head record and the best prices on the match are all on this page, refreshing live through the game.

Live score, Elo ratings, form and every key stat from this Persian Gulf Pro League clash.

Sepahan FCHome

Full time1:2HT 1–1

Esteghlal FCAway

Match Timeline

10'

J. Asani

Penalty

14'

R. Ashurmatov⚽

Own Goal

24'

M. Hazbavi🟨

Yellow Card

45+7'

E. Hajsafi🟨

Yellow Card

46'

A. Rezavand🔄

Substitution 1 → M. Zakipour

46'

M. Daneshgar🔄

Substitution 2 → H. Mohammadi

51'

R. Alves🟨

Yellow Card

51'

S. Hardani🟨

Yellow Card

57'

R. Ashurmatov🟨

Yellow Card

63'

D. Nazon🔄

Substitution 1 → S. Saharkhizan

63'

A. Koushki🔄

Substitution 2 → E. Gholizadeh

65'

M. Askari🔄

Substitution 3 → E. Crivelli

66'

A. Razzaghinia🟨

Yellow Card

73'

A. Razzaghinia🔄

Substitution 3 → J. Masharipov

74'

S. Fallah🟨

Yellow Card

78'

M. Limouchi🔄

Substitution 4 → O. Noorafkan

82'

R. Alves🔄

Substitution 5 → M. Bordbar

90+3'

E. Gholizadeh⚽

Normal Goal

90+6'

A. Adan🟨

Yellow Card

90+6'

J. Masharipov🔄

Substitution 4 → A. Gholami

Form & key stats

Last 10 matches, all competitions

Sepahan FC

7W 2D 1L2.30 pts/game

Esteghlal FC

3W 6D 1L1.50 pts/game

Per game

Sepahan FC at home vs Esteghlal FC away

The stronger figure on each row is highlighted. Both teams to score is a shared stat, so neither side takes the highlight.

Elo ratings

Before the match · within Persian Gulf Pro League

Overall edge: +132Sepahan FC
Venue edge: +102Sepahan FC

Sepahan FC versus Esteghlal FC: long term Elo, before the match
Sepahan FCHome	Rating	Esteghlal FCAway
Strength
1,749	Overall	1,617
1,716	Match venue	1,614
1,716	At home	1,652
1,695	Away	1,614
Attack & defence
1,571	Attack	1,516
1,704	Defence	1,628
1,588	Home attack	1,525
1,548	Away attack	1,487
1,682	Home defence	1,623
1,683	Away defence	1,661
Match profile
1,272	Goal environment	1,107
1,402	Home goals	1,330
1,370	Away goals	1,277
1,500	Possession	1,500
Specialist ratings
1,500	Set-piece attack	1,500
1,500	Set-piece defence	1,500
1,644	Close games	1,578
1,778	Winning margin	1,633

The venue row sets Sepahan FC at home against Esteghlal FC on the road, which is the most telling comparison for this exact game. The higher number on each row is highlighted.

Match profile rows describe how the game is likely to flow, not who is stronger. A high goal environment points to an open, high-scoring contest; possession shows who tends to keep the ball.

Starting XIs

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