The upcoming Iran Pro League match on 19.08.2026 will see Persepolis FC facing Esteghlal Khuzestan. This game is expected to be a showcase for Persepolis FC’s dominance in the league. Get all the details from our comprehensive match analysis and bet on your favorite!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sepahan FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Persepolis FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 4 | Tractor Sazi | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 14 | Paykan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 15 | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 16 | Shams Azar Qazvin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 07.11.2025 | 3-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 05.04.2025 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Persepolis FC | 30.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 24.05.2024 | 4-3 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Persepolis FC | 19.12.2023 | 2-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 14.02.2019 | 2-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Persepolis FC | 09.08.2018 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 24.02.2018 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Persepolis FC | 12.10.2017 | 1-3 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 09.03.2017 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Shams Azar Qazvin | Persepolis FC | 15.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Chadormalu SC | Persepolis FC | 26.06.2026 | 2-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Kheybar Khorramabad | 20.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Gol Gohar | Persepolis FC | 14.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Malavan | Persepolis FC | 08.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Chadormalu SC | 03.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Foolad FC | Persepolis FC | 28.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Persepolis FC | Sepahan FC | 23.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Fajr Sepasi | Persepolis FC | 18.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Mes Rafsanjan | Persepolis FC | 26.12.2025 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Aluminium Arak | 14.08.2026 | 0-2 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Sepahan FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 23.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Fajr Sepasi | 13.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Mes Rafsanjan | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 07.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Aluminium Arak | 01.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal FC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 27.01.2026 | 1-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | Paykan | 23.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Shams Azar Qazvin | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 18.01.2026 | 0-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Esteghlal Khuzestan | ZOB Ahan | 25.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Persian Gulf Pro League | Chadormalu SC | Esteghlal Khuzestan | 15.12.2025 | 3-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Persepolis FC VS Esteghlal Khuzestan
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan
Persepolis are back at home, and frankly, Esteghlal Khuzestan should be worried. Very worried.
The Tehran giants sit third in the early Iran Pro League standings after a commanding 2-0 opening win. Esteghlal Khuzestan, meanwhile, are propping up near the bottom at 15th following a 2-0 defeat of their own. The contrast couldn't be sharper.
Here's what you need to watch for — this head-to-head record tells a brutal story. Persepolis have won their last three meetings at home against Esteghlal Khuzestan, including a devastating 3-0 hammering just last November and a 4-3 thriller before that. The visitors have not taken points from Tehran in years.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Esteghlal Khuzestan are simply a mid-table side making up the numbers. They can be dangerous away from home on the break. But their recent form is genuinely alarming — they've lost four of their last six across all competitions, conceding freely and struggling badly against top-half opposition.
Persepolis have a genuinely exciting attacking unit right now. Bakić leads the scoring charts, Bifouma offers pace and directness, and Dursun pulls the strings with three assists already to his name this season. That creative combination against a porous Khuzestan defence is a mismatch waiting to happen.
Here's a surprising insight that sharper bettors will appreciate — in the last four meetings between these sides played at Persepolis's ground, the home side has scored at least two goals every single time except the goalless draw in April 2025. The pattern of Persepolis dominance at home in this fixture is overwhelming.
The odds tell their own story. Persepolis at 1.27 reflects genuine probability rather than hype. The real value here is in the Asian Handicap markets. Back Persepolis -1.5 goals — their home form against this opponent strongly supports a multi-goal margin. Over 2.5 goals also looks attractive given both teams' recent tendencies in this fixture.
I'm predicting a Persepolis win, 3-0 or 3-1. Bakić to score anytime is my bold event call — he's been sharp in front of goal and Khuzestan's defence simply cannot cope with quality movement.
The Azadi Stadium will be rocking. And Esteghlal Khuzestan are walking straight into the fire.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Niazmand | Iran | 31 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 90 |
| M. Mohammadi | Iran | 32 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| M. Pouraliganji | Iran | 34 | Defender | 187 | 80 |
| M. Bakić | Montenegro | 32 | Midfielder | 186 | 78 |
| Lucas João | Angola | 32 | Attacker | 193 | 80 |
| S. Dursun | Türkiye | 34 | Attacker | 190 | 80 |
| S. Mehri | Iran | 28 | Midfielder | 182 | 71 |
| T. Bifouma | Congo | 34 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| O. O'runov | Uzbekistan | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 82 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Khoshkafa | Iran | 30 | Defender | 187 cm | n/a |
| H. Saki | Iran | 29 | Defender | 175 cm | 71 kg |
| M. Karimzadeh | Iran | 28 | Defender | 179 cm | 70 kg |
| S. Mohammadfar | Iran | 31 | Defender | 175 cm | n/a |
| Javad Aghaeipour | Iran | 26 | Attacker | 181 cm | n/a |
| D. Tursunov | Uzbekistan | 31 | Defender | 187 cm | 79 kg |
| P. Ranjbari | Iran | 34 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| H. Shoushtari | Iran | 33 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| O. Ndong | Senegal | 26 | Defender | 192 cm | 85 kg |
| Aso Rustom | Iraq | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| S. Irankhah | Iran | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Delfiefard | Iran | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Ahmadi | Iran | 26 | Midfielder | 189 cm | n/a |
| P. Rahimi | Iran | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| O. Afshoon | Iran | n/a | Attacker | 173 cm | n/a |
| F. Daram | Iran | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Kazemi | Iran | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| A. Savari | Iran | n/a | Attacker | 187 cm | n/a |
| A. Jalalivand | Iran | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Koroushat | Iran | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Persepolis FC vs Esteghlal Khuzestan match odds
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