Analysing the Tactical Battle: Aluminium Arak vs. Malavan in the Persian Gulf Pro League - A Deep Dive into Key Metrics and Performance Indicators

A detailed analysis of the Persian Gulf Pro League match between Aluminium Arak and Malavan is presented, examining key performance indicators to gauge the potential outcome. Aluminium Arak's offensive conversion rate stands at 12.3%, lower than Malavan's 18.7%. Expected goals (xG) efficiency values of 1.21 versus 1.58 suggest superior attacking quality from the away side. Malavan's key pass success rate of 76% surpasses the home team's 64%, with a forward pass value of 0.89 compared to 0.67, indicating stronger penetration capabilities. Malavan exhibits a midfield control rate of 58.4%, surpassing the home team by 7.2 percentage points, with a conversion attack efficiency of 0.33 versus 0.21, demonstrating dominance. Defensively, the away team averages 16.3 tackles and interceptions, 4.1 more than the home team, and 12.8 clearances compared to 9.6, highlighting defensive solidity. When Malavan's offensive conversion rate improves to 21.5%, its xG of 1.65 further surpasses the home team's 1.33, indicating sustained pressure. The team's record of three clean sheets in the last five matches demonstrates a balanced attack and defense. Malavan's high-intensity sprints per match at 14.2, outmaneuvers Aluminium Arak's 11.5. Their running distance is 112km, compared to Aluminium Arak's 107km, showing an advantage in coverage.