Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗55% · fair 1.82
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓81% · fair 1.24
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗13% · fair 7.63
ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 24 August the Persian Gulf Pro League brings ZOB Ahan against Mes Shahr-e Babak at Foolad Shahr Stadium. Kick-off: 17:00 WAT. In the table, ZOB Ahan are 14th, lower half, on 10 points after 12 matches; Mes Shahr-e Babak are 18th (in the drop zone) with 5.
Current form
ZOB Ahan, last 3: LDL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Malavan, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Mes Shahr-e Babak, last 5: DLWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Kheybar Khorramabad, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Mes Shahr-e Babak, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.3 for ZOB Ahan.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give ZOB Ahan 1.2 xG, Mes Shahr-e Babak 1.0 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 39%, GG 45%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – ZOB Ahan 44%, draw 23%, Mes Shahr-e Babak 32%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Either team to win (77%, odds 1.32). Most likely score in line with that pick: ZOB Ahan 1–0 Mes Shahr-e Babak. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
ZOB Ahan44%fair 2.26 · @2.25
Draw23%fair 4.27 · @3.05
Mes Shahr-e Babak32%fair 3.09 · @3.15
2.25Expected goals
1.24ZOB Ahan xG
1.01Mes Shahr-e Babak xG
45%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–011%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: ZOB Ahan 1.2 – 1.0 Mes Shahr-e Babak expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
ZOB Ahan to win✗
44%
2.26
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✗
77%
1.31
1.32
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
–
Draw no bet
ZOB Ahan (draw no bet)
58%
1.73
–
Asian handicap
Mes Shahr-e Babak +1 (Asian handicap)✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
66%
1.52
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
First team to score
ZOB Ahan to score first
49%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.14
–
Half-time / full-time
HT ZOB Ahan / FT ZOB Ahan✗
24%
4.18
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.63
–
Recent results
ZOB Ahan – last 3
LDL
19 Aug
@ Malavan
1–2
L
15 Aug
vs Foolad FC
0–0
D
21 Feb
@ Foolad FC
1–2
L
0.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Mes Shahr-e Babak – last 6
DLWDWW
19 Aug
vs Kheybar Khorramabad
1–1
D
14 Aug
@ Esteghlal FC
0–4
L
16 Jul
@ Naft Gachsaran
2–0
W
11 Jul
vs Mes Soongoun
0–0
D
3 Jul
@ Shenavarsazi Qeshm
3–1
W
27 Jun
vs Niroye Zamini
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between ZOB Ahan and Mes Shahr-e Babak.
What is the prediction for ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?
Our pick is Either team to win with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.32.
Who will win ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?
On our numbers ZOB Ahan have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Mes Shahr-e Babak 32%.
How many goals will there be in ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 45% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?
Our predicted score is ZOB Ahan 1–0 Mes Shahr-e Babak, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?
ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Monday 24 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Foolad Shahr Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
