Where and when is ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak played?

ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak is played on August 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Foolad Shahr Stadium, in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 30% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak: prediction and stats

Persian Gulf Pro LeagueRegular Season - 3Kick-off on August 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC)Foolad Shahr Stadium, Fuladshahr

ZOB Ahan

Mes Shahr-e Babak

The Footlab model makes ZOB Ahan the favourite at 38%, against 33% for a draw and 28% for Mes Shahr-e Babak. The most likely score is 0-0.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?

A very open match: only 9 Elo points separate ZOB Ahan (1,678) and Mes Shahr-e Babak (1,669).

ZOB Ahan win38 %

Draw33 %

Mes Shahr-e Babak win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, ZOB Ahan have 2 wins, 7 draws and 6 defeats; Mes Shahr-e Babak have 8, 4 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

ZOB Ahan
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 19, 2026	Malavan(away)	1-2	Persian Gulf Pro League
Aug 15, 2026	Foolad FC(home)	0-0	Persian Gulf Pro League
Feb 21, 2026	Foolad FC(away)	1-2	Persian Gulf Pro League
Feb 7, 2026	Aluminium Arak(away)	0-1	Persian Gulf Pro League
Feb 2, 2026	Fajr Sepasi(home)	2-1	Persian Gulf Pro League

Mes Shahr-e Babak
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 19, 2026	Kheybar Khorramabad(home)	1-1	Persian Gulf Pro League
Aug 14, 2026	Esteghlal FC(away)	0-4	Persian Gulf Pro League
Jul 16, 2026	Naft Gachsaran(away)	2-0	Azadegan League
Jul 11, 2026	Mes Soongoun(home)	0-0	Azadegan League
Jul 3, 2026	Shenavarsazi Qeshm(away)	3-1	Azadegan League

How many goals should we expect?

ZOB Ahan score 0.5 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Mes Shahr-e Babak score 1.3 and concede 0.5. The model gives a 30% probability of over 2.5 goals and 38% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
ZOB Ahan	0.5	0.9	6	5/15	4/15
Mes Shahr-e Babak	1.3	0.5	10	2/15	3/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

ZOB Ahan sit 12th in Persian Gulf Pro League (1 points from 2 matches) and Mes Shahr-e Babak sit 17th (1 points from 2 matches).

2026 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
12	ZOB Ahan	2	0	1	1	1	2	1
17	Mes Shahr-e Babak	2	0	1	1	1	5	1

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak?: The Footlab model makes ZOB Ahan the favourite at 38%, against 33% for a draw and 28% for Mes Shahr-e Babak.
Where and when is ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak played?: ZOB Ahan vs Mes Shahr-e Babak is played on August 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM (UTC) at Foolad Shahr Stadium, in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 30% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.