Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓64% · fair 1.56
GoalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓74% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗24% · fair 4.19
Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 18 October the Persian Gulf Pro League brings Foolad FC against Nassaji Mazandaran at Foolad Arena. Kick-off: 16:45 WAT. In the table, Foolad FC are 4th, among the top four, on 23 points after 12 matches; Nassaji Mazandaran are 12th (lower half) with 12.
Current form
Foolad FC, last 5: WWWLD Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Malavan, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Nassaji Mazandaran, last 5: DDWWL Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with ZOB Ahan, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Foolad FC, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for Nassaji Mazandaran.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Foolad FC 1.3 xG, Nassaji Mazandaran 0.4 xG – a total near 1.7. On paper it is a low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 at 74% and a clean sheet for one side more likely than not. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Foolad FC 63%, draw 24%, Nassaji Mazandaran 13%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Foolad FC 1–0 Nassaji Mazandaran. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Foolad FC63%fair 1.59 · @1.55
Draw24%fair 4.24 · @3.09
Nassaji Mazandaran13%fair 7.43 · @7.03
1.71Expected goals
1.32Foolad FC xG
0.39Nassaji Mazandaran xG
36%Both score
26%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–024%
0–018%
2–016%
1–19%
0–17%
3–07%
From our goals model: Foolad FC 1.3 – 0.4 Nassaji Mazandaran 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
Foolad FC to win✗
63%
1.59
1.55
Double chance
Foolad FC or draw✓
87%
1.16
–
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
–
Draw no bet
Foolad FC (draw no bet)
82%
1.21
–
Asian handicap
Foolad FC -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.65
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.71
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.25
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
97%
1.03
–
First team to score
Foolad FC to score first✗
63%
1.58
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
52%
1.93
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Foolad FC / FT Foolad FC✗
36%
2.79
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
24%
4.19
–
Recent results
Foolad FC – last 6
WWWLDW
13 Oct
@ Malavan
2–1
W
8 Oct
vs Mes Shahr-e Babak
2–1
W
7 Sep
vs Fajr Sepasi
1–0
W
2 Sep
@ Kheybar Khorramabad
0–2
L
28 Aug
vs Esteghlal FC
0–0
D
24 Aug
@ Sanat Naft
3–0
W
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Nassaji Mazandaran – last 6
DDWWLD
8 Oct
vs ZOB Ahan
1–1
D
13 Sep
@ Mes Shahr-e Babak
1–1
D
7 Sep
vs Kheybar Khorramabad
1–0
W
2 Sep
@ Malavan
1–0
W
28 Aug
vs Shams Azar Qazvin
0–2
L
23 Aug
@ Esteghlal Khuzestan
1–1
D
0.8Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Foolad FC and Nassaji Mazandaran.
What is the prediction for Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
On our numbers Foolad FC have a 63% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Nassaji Mazandaran 13%.
How many goals will there be in Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
We expect about 1.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 26% likely and both teams score 36% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Our predicted score is Foolad FC 1–0 Nassaji Mazandaran, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 1.7 goals in total.
When is Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran?
Foolad FC vs Nassaji Mazandaran (Persian Gulf Pro League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 16:45 (West Africa Time) at Foolad Arena.
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.
