Zob Ahan vs Sepahan tips and predictions

Zob Ahan to challenge the favourites

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Sepahan renders them unbackable. Zob Ahan don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away with.

These sides have impressed at the back. Looking solid under adversity, Zob Ahan have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches, while Sepahan have only conceded 0.6 goals per game on average in their last 19 away matches.

In previous matches between these sides 4 of the last 12 have ended with parity.

Don't be disappointed if one of these sides tries to lock this game down because of the favouritism for Sepahan. The No BTTS bet would be sensible.

Zob Ahan have drawn 3 of their last 4 matches. They drew 0-0 with Havadar SC at home in August. Sepahan have drawn 4 of their last 10 away games. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw warrants consideration. Deadlock is the pick after what will probably be a close encounter.