Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Preview
When Havadar and Malavan meet at the Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium this Saturday, don’t expect fireworks. The odds, the stats, and even the cold, hard cash (well, market values) suggest this will be a cagey, low-scoring battle. With Malavan priced as clear favorites at 1.76 and Havadar lurking as underdogs at 4.5, the numbers tell a story of a game where chances might be scarcer than a quiet day in Tehran traffic.
Let’s cut to the chase: the predicted scoreline of 0-0 isn’t just a random guess. Havadar, valued at a modest €3.83m, have built their recent form on stubborn resistance rather than free-flowing attack. Their 1-1 draw against Shams Azar Qazvin—a result that defied their 6.5 win odds—shows they’re no pushovers. Meanwhile, Malavan (€10m squad, for those keeping score) have their own reputation for grinding out results, like their plucky 2-2 draw against Esteghlal, where they were given just a 6.8% chance of winning pre-match.
Add in the under 2.5 goals tip (odds: 1.34, confidence: 2.0/10) and the draw prediction (X at 3.1), and you’ve got all the ingredients for a match where both teams prioritize not losing over daring to win. Even the halftime prediction of 0-0 feels like a safe bet—neither side is exactly known for fast starts.
Havadar’s backline will need to be at their organized best to contain Malavan, who’ve shown they can scrap for results against bigger teams. But here’s the twist: Malavan, despite their superior squad value, aren’t exactly goal machines. Their draw against Esteghlal was thrilling, but their overall away record suggests they’re more likely to probe cautiously than go all-out attack.
For Havadar, the game plan will likely mirror their Qazvin outing—compact, disciplined, and hoping for a set-piece or defensive lapse to sneak something. If they can keep Malavan quiet early, the pressure will grow on the visitors, who’ll be expected to break the deadlock.
If you’re looking for a low-risk bet, the under 2.5 goals market is your friend. With both teams averaging under a goal per game in recent outings, a high-scoring thriller seems unlikely. The draw at 3.1 also holds appeal, especially given Havadar’s knack for frustrating favorites and Malavan’s occasional struggles to kill off games.
As for a correct score punt? The 0-0 prediction might not set pulses racing, but it’s a logical call. Neither team has the attacking firepower to blow the other away, and with so much at stake in the league, a point apiece might suit both just fine.
So grab your snacks, settle in, and don’t expect a goal-fest. This one’s for the purists—or anyone who enjoys watching two teams cancel each other out with military precision.
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Malavan no motivation!
U2.5 -294
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -294X 210
The match is expected to end in a drawUnder 2.5 -294
No more than 2 goals will be scored in the matchNo -238
At least one team is not expected to scoreX2&U3.5 -244
Away win/draw and under 3.5 goals
0:0
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 Havadar |
05-Apr-25
2:0
| Malavan  |
| Malavan |
01-Nov-24
0:2
| Havadar |
| Malavan |
06-May-24
1:1
| Havadar |
| Havadar |
24-Nov-23
0:1
| Malavan |
| Malavan |
30-Mar-23
1:2
| Havadar |
| Havadar |
14-Oct-22
1:0
| Malavan |
| Havadar |
01-Jun-21
2:0
| Malavan |
Recent Matches of Havadar
Recent Matches of Malavan
| 29 Jan | Malavan. |
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Chadormalu. | |
| 22 Jan | D | Malavan. |
2:2 |
Foolad. |
Iran - Persian Gulf Pro League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tractor Sazi | 30 | 57-19 | 68 |
| 2 |
Sepahan FC | 30 | 48-21 | 60 |
| 3 |
Persepolis FC | 30 | 42-20 | 60 |
| 4 |
Foolad FC | 30 | 36-30 | 53 |
| 5 |
Gol Gohar | 30 | 23-16 | 47 |
| 6 |
ZOB Ahan | 30 | 32-28 | 42 |
| 7 |
Malavan | 30 | 33-33 | 39 |
| 8 |
Aluminium Arak | 30 | 30-31 | 35 |
| 9 |
Esteghlal FC | 30 | 30-33 | 34 |
| 10 |
Chadormalu SC | 30 | 22-28 | 34 |
| 11 |
Kheybar | 30 | 24-31 | 33 |
| 12 |
Esteghlal | 30 | 19-30 | 31 |
| 13 |
Shams Azar | 30 | 23-41 | 29 |
| 14 |
Mes Rafsanjan | 30 | 24-38 | 28 |
| 15 |
Nassaji | 30 | 15-28 | 23 |
| 16 |
Havadar | 30 | 17-48 | 22 |
