Foolad vs Malavan - Persian Gulf Pro League
Fixture Preview - 26 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
In the upcoming Persian Gulf Pro League clash, Foolad will host Malavan at Ghadir Stadium on Tuesday, 26 August at 18:30. Foolad's recent form shows a mixed bag with one win in their last five matches (LDWDL), while Malavan has struggled significantly, failing to secure a win in their last five outings (DDDDL). This discrepancy in form could play a crucial role in the outcome of the match, especially as Foolad has historically dominated this fixture, winning seven of their last ten encounters against Malavan. One key angle to consider is Foolad's home advantage. With a strong record at Ghadir Stadium, they will look to exploit Malavan's defensive frailties, which have seen them concede goals consistently. Additionally, the head-to-head statistics suggest that Foolad not only wins often but also tends to score, with four of the last ten meetings seeing both teams find the net. Given Malavan's current struggles and Foolad's home prowess, this match could tilt in favour of the hosts, making it imperative for Malavan to tighten their defence if they hope to secure a positive result.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Esteghlal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 |  Gol Gohar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 |  Persepolis | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Malavan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  Sepahan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Mes Rafsanjan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 |  Foolad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Aluminium Arak | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12 |  Zob Ahan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13 |  Tractor Sazi | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | Malavan | 1–1 | Foolad | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| January 2, 2025 | Foolad | 2–1 | Malavan | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| February 27, 2024 | Foolad | 1–1 | Malavan | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| August 23, 2023 | Malavan | 4–0 | Foolad | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| March 1, 2023 | Foolad | 1–0 | Malavan | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| November 2, 2022 | Malavan | 3–1 | Foolad | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| April 16, 2016 | Foolad | 1–0 | Malavan | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| October 31, 2015 | Malavan | 1–0 | Foolad | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| May 1, 2015 | Malavan | 0–0 | Foolad | Persian Gulf Pro League |
| October 30, 2014 | Foolad | 1–0 | Malavan | Persian Gulf Pro League |