LiontipsTraktor-Sazi - Esteghlal Khuzestan. Forecast and bets on the match of the Iranian championship
Command Analysis
Current form
Traktor-Sazi almost always fights for the championship in the Iranian Premier League and the current season is no exception. The hosts have conceded only seven goals in 14 matches, only one team in the championship has conceded less. The team is in second place in the Pro League and is second only to Sepahan, who have scored two points more. The club from Tabriz also plays in the Champions League 2, where they easily won their group, scoring 10 points in four matches. In the domestic championship, the team unexpectedly lost points in matches with outsiders, Shams Azar Qazvin (0:1) and Nassaji (1:1), although they had previously managed to win three times in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with the squad before the match with Esteghlal.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has lost only one of its last six matches.
- The hosts have had red cards in two of their last four matches
Estimated lineup: Beiranvand - Naderi, Khalilzade, Aghasi, Esmailifar - Torabi, Postonski, Alves - Ashouri, Štrkalj, Hosseinzade
Current form
Esteghlal Khuzestan narrowly avoided relegation last season, finishing 14th and ahead of 15th Peykan by only one point. The first half of the current championship was not bad for the club - the interim ninth place can be considered a good result. It is worth remembering that the relegation zone is only five points away, so it is too early to relax. The visitors won their last victory in the 11th round, beating Hawadar away (1:0). After that, the club from Khuzestan played goalless draws at home with Zob Ahan and Foolad, and lost away to Heybar (0:1).
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their lineup ahead of the 15th round.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has conceded just one goal in its last four matches.
- The visitors have won only one of their last five matches.
Estimated lineup: Gohari - Abbasi, Babaei, Hosseini, Khelichi - Mokamar, Motlaghzade, Roberto Savio, Abshak - Barani, Bifuma
Tip and bets
The hosts are having a great season and continue to compete for the championship, so the club from Tabriz is extremely motivated to start the new calendar year with a victory. The visitors are doing well in defense, but this does not bring the desired result. We believe that Esteghlal will not be able to take points from their opponents on the road.
Our forecast is Asian handicap (-1) on Traktor-Sazi for 1.75
Bet on total
Both teams have shown excellent defensive play in recent matches and rarely concede more than one goal. Most likely, the game between these opponents will be cautious and not rich in scoring chances. We think that the outcome of the game will be decided by one goal scored.
Our prediction is total under two goals at 2.06
Betting on Team Goals
It is worth noting that the club from Khuzestan has not scored against Traktor-Sazi for a long time. In the last six face-to-face matches, Esteghlal has not scored a single goal. Taking into account the current form of the guests, we can assume that this trend will continue.
Our prediction is that at least one will not score at 1.42
