Sanat Naft vs Mes Rafsanjan tips and predictions

Sanat Naft can hold off Mes Rafsanjan

This isn't a confident view but the short price for Mes Rafsanjan makes them a horrible bet. Sanat Naft don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors honest.

There isn't much to go on in the data but given the visitors' recent defensive record away from home, the draw is the recommendation. Mes Rafsanjan have been impressive defensively on the road. They have conceded an average of 0.6 goals per game over their last 5 matches away from home.

In previous matches between these sides 6 of the last 11 have ended in parity.

Most observers believe that only one side is likely to score because of the favouritism for Mes Rafsanjan. Should it play out as many expect then the No BTTS bet could be sensible. As for the goal line, it's Under 3.5 goals for this one given the prices available.

Sanat Naft have drawn 7 of their last 17 matches on their own soil and Mes Rafsanjan have drawn 9 of their last 13 matches. They drew with Gol Gohar last Wednesday. It's not a very exciting prediction and it feels like a match to be nervous about. Stalemate beckons after what looks set to be a close encounter.