Our model gives Esteghlal Khuzestan a 22% chance to win this one, against 33% for a draw and 45% for Nassaji Mazandaran.

Both teams are projected to score in 35% of simulations, against 65% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 35% likelihood against 65% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Esteghlal Khuzestan have gone over 2.5 goals in 0 of their last 1, and Nassaji Mazandaran have done so in 0 of their last 1.