Our model gives Nassaji Mazandaran a 26% chance to win this one, against 31% for a draw and 42% for Esteghlal.

Both teams are projected to score in 40% of simulations, against 60% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 40% likelihood against 60% for under 2.5.

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