As anticipation builds for the Iran Pro League on 19.08.2026, Malavan and ZOB Ahan are set to deliver a memorable match. Both teams have consistently demonstrated resilience and skill, making this a game to remember. Our expert prediction delves into the strategies of Malavan and ZOB Ahan, exploring each team's path to this game and their performance under pressure. This analysis is crucial for anyone looking to bet on the game. Be sure to check out our prediction and see how Malavan and ZOB Ahan might perform.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Fajr Sepasi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 8 | Malavan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sanat Naft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 11 | Foolad FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 12 | ZOB Ahan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 13 | Nassaji Mazandaran | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Malavan vs ZOB Ahan
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Malavan | 31.10.2025 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | ZOB Ahan | 02.05.2025 | 3-3 |
| Hazfi Cup | Malavan | ZOB Ahan | 14.02.2025 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Malavan | 21.12.2024 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Malavan | 15.02.2024 | 0-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | ZOB Ahan | 09.08.2023 | 1-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Malavan | 08.02.2023 | 1-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | ZOB Ahan | 30.08.2022 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Sanat Naft | Malavan | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | Tractor Sazi | 22.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Kheybar Khorramabad | Malavan | 14.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | Persepolis FC | 08.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Gol Gohar | Malavan | 03.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | Chadormalu SC | 29.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | Foolad FC | 22.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Sepahan FC | Malavan | 17.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Tractor Sazi | Malavan | 30.12.2025 | 3-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Aluminium Arak | Malavan | 26.12.2025 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Foolad FC | 15.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Foolad FC | ZOB Ahan | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Aluminium Arak | ZOB Ahan | 07.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Fajr Sepasi | 02.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Mes Rafsanjan | ZOB Ahan | 28.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Esteghlal FC | 23.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Paykan | ZOB Ahan | 16.01.2026 | 2-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | ZOB Ahan | 25.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Shams Azar Qazvin | 17.12.2025 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | ZOB Ahan | Tractor Sazi | 09.12.2025 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Malavan VS ZOB Ahan
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Malavan vs ZOB Ahan
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Malavan vs ZOB Ahan
htmlThere's something about this fixture that gets under your skin. Malavan hosting ZOB Ahan in the Iran Pro League might not grab global headlines, but for fans of both clubs, this one carries real weight. And if you're looking for an angle to bet on, the numbers here tell a genuinely fascinating story.
Let's start with what jumps out immediately. ZOB Ahan have become one of the most defensively stubborn sides in the division. Look at their recent form and you'll see a team that simply refuses to lose — but also refuses to win. Out of their last ten league outings, they drew or lost nearly every single one, with clean sheets appearing regularly but goals at the other end drying up completely. Their top scorer data is empty. That's not a typo. ZOB Ahan have registered zero goals from their listed top scorers this season.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about ZOB Ahan being a solid, experienced outfit. They are tactically disciplined, yes. But right now they are toothless going forward. That's your first betting insight right there — the Under 2.5 goals market looks genuinely compelling here, but the real value might sit in the "ZOB Ahan fail to score" anytime market.
Malavan at home is a different conversation. Here's what you need to watch for — their recent results show a team capable of winning ugly. They beat Persepolis 1-0 at home. They knocked out Mes Shahr-e Babak in the cup 3-0. They've shown they can grind results when the crowd is behind them. The Bandar Anzali atmosphere matters. Malavan feed off it.
The head-to-head record adds another layer. These two drew 0-0 when ZOB Ahan hosted back in October 2025. Before that, a wild 3-3 in May. This rivalry produces tight, tense football. Seven of their last eight meetings have finished with two goals or fewer. That pattern is too consistent to ignore.
Here's the surprising insight casual fans will miss — Malavan's most-carded player, Eslamikhah, has picked up three yellows in just nine appearances. He plays in a central role and loves a tackle. Against a physical ZOB Ahan midfield, expect him to be walking a tightrope early. The first yellow card of the game market? He's your man to watch.
My prediction is Malavan to win 1-0. The home advantage, ZOB Ahan's chronic attacking struggles, and Malavan's ability to defend leads all point the same direction. At odds of 2.15, Malavan represent clear value as favourites.
One bold call for the bettors — back both teams to score? Fade it completely. This has low-scoring, scrappy battle written all over it. One goal decides this match. I'd stake on it.
Saturday football in Bandar Anzali. One goal. Two hungry clubs. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Soleimani Asl | Iran | 31 | Attacker | 180 cm | n/a |
| M. Eslami | Iran | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Mosayebzadeh | Iran | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Ahmadi | Iran | 28 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| A. Ramezani | Iran | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| P. Sayyad Borhani | Iran | 29 | Defender | 176 cm | n/a |
| P. Pourali | Iran | 30 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| M. Eydi | Iran | 29 | Defender | 177 cm | n/a |
| A. Akvan | Iran | 33 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| P. Ghazipour | Iran | 29 | Defender | 172 cm | n/a |
| S. Aslani | Iran | n/a | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| M. Akbar Monadi | Iran | 30 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | n/a |
| M. Kor | Iran | 22 | Defender | 187 cm | n/a |
| M. Sarlak | Iran | 31 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Sheykh | Iran | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bagherpasand | Iran | 35 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| M. Shabanlou | Iran | 31 | Midfielder | 181 cm | n/a |
| M. Tayebi | Iran | 39 | Defender | 184 cm | n/a |
| H. Noormohammadi | Iran | 40 | Defender | 188 cm | n/a |
| I. Imani | Iran | 21 | Attacker | 172 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Mohammadi | Iran | 30 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| M. Forouzan | Iran | 38 | Goalkeeper | 186 cm | n/a |
| M. Derakhshanmehr | Iran | 28 | Defender | 178 cm | 76 kg |
| N. Mohammadi | Iran | 29 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Masoumi | Iran | 30 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| A. Mahmoudabadi | Iran | 31 | Attacker | 176 cm | n/a |
| M. Faramarzi | Iran | 32 | Defender | 187 cm | n/a |
| A. Shariatzadeh | Iran | 24 | Attacker | 177 cm | n/a |
| B. Bimenyimana | Burundi | 28 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Karimi | Iran | 29 | Defender | 182 cm | n/a |
| O. Latifi | Iran | 26 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| M. Rezaei | Iran | 36 | Attacker | 176 cm | n/a |
| M. Eslami | Iran | 25 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| M. Nafari | Iran | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| H. Nafari | Iran | 20 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| M. Alipour | Iran | 24 | Attacker | 194 cm | n/a |
| A. Sarshogh | Iran | 23 | Midfielder | 185 cm | n/a |
| M. Rezaei | Iran | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Baghban | Iran | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Eslami | Iran | 24 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Malavan vs ZOB Ahan match odds
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