Shahin Bushehr vs Esteghlal Khuzestan tips and predictions

Hard to take sides in Division 1 match

There's not much between Shahin Bushehr and Esteghlal Khuzestan in the Division 1. The hosts are in sixth place with 43 points, compared to their opponents who are in eigth place on 42 points.

All outcomes are on the table here but the value has to be with the draw. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick and the draw odds available in the match winner market look like pretty good value.

These sides have impressed at the back. Not giving much away, Shahin Bushehr have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches, while Esteghlal Khuzestan have only conceded 0.5 goals per game on average in their last 6 away matches.

Most previews are saying that at least one of these sides will keep a clean sheet as the match is likely to be tight. Should it play out as many expect then the No BTTS bet could be prudent. And in the total goals line, it's Under 1.5 in this game given the current odds.

Shahin Bushehr have drawn 11 of their last 20 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 0-0 with Rayka Babol last Tuesday. Esteghlal Khuzestan have drawn 11 of their last 20 matches. They drew with Havadar SC last Tuesday. The feeling is it will be a close encounter but with no reason to justify a home or away win in the match odds, the pick has to be with the value offered up in the draw price.