Esteghlal Khozestan's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of two wins, one draw, and two losses in their last five matches, indicating a lack of stability. Their attack heavily relies on wing play, with their wingers combining speed and skill, averaging 4.1 successful dribbles per game. They create opportunities for their forwards through a 33% cross completion rate. Their midfield core possesses strong long-range shooting ability, with 1.9 shots per game at a 34% accuracy, resulting in 2 goals from outside the box in the last five games. Defensively, their midfield shows strong interception capabilities, averaging 4.3 interceptions per game to limit central attacks, but their wing defence needs improvement. Zob Ahan boasts a mature and well-organised defensive system with a strong sense of defensive structure, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per game in their last five matches. Their goalkeeper is in excellent form, with an 83.5% save success rate. Their centre-back pairing is solid, with accurate positioning, contributing a combined average of 12.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, providing a strong presence in the penalty area. Offensively, they rely on efficient counter-attacks, averaging 2.8 counter-attacks per game with a 29% success rate. Their attacking core player has significant pace, with strong explosiveness, averaging 2.4 successful dribbles per game, and contributing 1.2 goals per game. Recommendation: Esteghlal Khozestan