Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan - Malavan prediction 17 January 2026
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan
Malavan
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| 1 |  Esteghlal Tehran | 22 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 29:16 | +13 | 42 |
| 2 |  Tractor Sazi | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 30:12 | +18 | 39 |
| 3 | Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 24:13 | +11 | 39 |
| 4 |  Gol Gohar | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 24:24 | 0 | 36 |
| 5 |  Chador Malu Yazd | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 27:19 | +8 | 35 |
| 6 |  Persepolis | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 23:19 | +4 | 34 |
| 7 |  Foolad Khuzestan | 22 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 21:16 | +5 | 32 |
| 8 |  Fajr Sepasi | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 25:27 | -2 | 30 |
| 9 |  Kheybar Khorramabad | 23 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 22:24 | -2 | 29 |
| 10 | Malavan | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 13:21 | -8 | 29 |
| 11 |  Esteghlal Khuzestan | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 16:23 | -7 | 25 |
| 12 |  Paykan | 23 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 15:21 | -6 | 24 |
| 13 |  Shams Azar Qazvin | 23 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 15:19 | -4 | 23 |
| 14 |  Aluminium Arak | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14:21 | -7 | 22 |
| 15 |  Zob Ahan | 21 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 12:19 | -7 | 20 |
| 16 |  Mes Rafsanjan | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13:29 | -16 | 15 |
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan vs Malavan Prediction (Jan 17)
The Pro League clash between Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan and Malavan takes place on January 17, 2026, at 12:30. Our Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan vs Malavan prediction gives the home side a 40% chance to win, while the draw is rated at 35% and an away victory for Malavan at 25%.
Team Form
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan go into this match unbeaten in their last five outings, with two wins and three draws. Their recent results show steady resistance: a goalless away draw, a 3‑1 home win, back‑to‑back 0‑0 and 2‑2 draws in the AFC Champions League Two, and a 1‑0 home victory. The team is disciplined, having conceded only 13 goals in 22 league matches this season.
Malavan have been more inconsistent, recording two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches. A 1‑1 draw away at Tractor Sazi was followed by a 1‑0 defeat at Kheybar Khorramabad, a 1‑0 home win over Persepolis, a 1‑0 loss at Gol Gohar, and a 1‑0 home victory against Chador Malu Yazd. With only 13 goals scored in 22 league games, their attack has struggled for firepower.
Head‑to‑Head Record
In the four most recent meetings prior to this fixture, Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan have yet to register a win against Malavan (0 victories, 3 draws, 1 loss). The last encounter ended 1‑1 at Malavan in August 2025. The only clean victory in the series came for Malavan back in November 2023, a 3‑2 away win. Historically, draws dominate this fixture, with three of the last four finishing level.
League Table Positions
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan sit in 3rd place in the Pro League with 39 points from 22 matches (11 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses). At home they have collected 18 points from 11 games – a solid if not spectacular return. Malavan occupy 10th with 29 points from 22 games (7 wins, 8 draws, 7 losses), and their away form is notably weak: just 10 points from 11 road matches, with only 2 away wins all season.
Win Probability: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan or Malavan?
Our calculated win probabilities are as follows: Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan 40%, Draw 35%, Malavan 25%. The home side has the advantage of league position, a much stronger defensive record, and a more consistent recent run. However, their home record is not dominant, and the head‑to‑head history heavily favours draws. Malavan’s away struggles – only 10 points from 11 away trips – make an away win the least likely outcome. The most realistic scenarios are a home win or a stalemate.
Odds & Match Prediction
Bookmakers have not released odds for this fixture at the time of writing. Based purely on the statistical profile – team form, head‑to‑head record, and league position – Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan emerge as the favourite, but the high draw likelihood cannot be ignored. Our match prediction is a draw or a narrow victory for the home side.
Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan vs Malavan — FAQ
- Who will win Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan vs Malavan?
- Based on our analysis, Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan has a 40% chance to win, a draw has a 35% probability, and Malavan has a 25% chance. The home side is the more likely winner, but a stalemate is also a strong possibility given the head‑to‑head trend.
- What is the win probability for Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan?
- Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan’s win probability is 40%. This is driven by their higher league position (3rd), a solid recent unbeaten run, and Malavan’s poor away record of only 10 points from 11 road matches.
- When is the Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan vs Malavan match?
- The match is on January 17, 2026, kicking off at 12:30 (UTC). It is a Pro League fixture in Iran.
- What are the odds for the match?
- Betting odds are currently unavailable for this fixture. Without bookmaker prices, our prediction is based entirely on statistical indicators, which point towards Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan as a slight favourite with a high chance of a draw.
- What is the head‑to‑head record between Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan and Malavan?
- In the four most recent encounters before this match, Foolad Mobarakeh Sepahan have not won (0 victories), Malavan have one win, and three games ended as draws. The last meeting finished 1‑1 in August 2025.