Iran vs India Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

The statistics point to a clear direction in this matchup, though the underdog should not be underestimated. When we factor in the quality of opponents each team has faced, the gap narrows slightly but the overall picture remains consistent.

Both teams have faced similar levels of opposition (SoS: 58.2 vs 59.0), making the raw statistics a reliable comparison tool in this matchup.

The attacking output of Iran and India is virtually identical, with both sides posting averages of 0.7 and 0.8 goals per game respectively.

Defensively, Iran is far superior, conceding just 1.7 goals per match with 2 clean sheets, while India leaks 3.1 goals per match.

Iran has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

India has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Statistical modeling projects 3.2 goals in this fixture. The data points Over 2.5 as the value threshold, while BTTS stands at unlikely based on both sides' scoring records.

❄️ Form Momentum: Iran is struggling for form, winning just 2 of their last 7 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

❄️ Form Momentum: India is struggling for form, winning just 1 of their last 8 matches. Teams in this state often lack the confidence to compete in tight moments.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Iran faces a key vulnerability: their defense concedes 1.7 goals per match. If India can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 12.2-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 80% win probability for Iran. In practical terms, Iran would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

Iran has the edge based on adjusted metrics, but this is far from a foregone conclusion. The 12.2-point power gap suggests an advantage without guaranteeing victory.

In their recent Internationals Women match (2025-10-21), Iran prevailed 0-2 against India. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Notably, Iran achieved this result away from home, which is particularly impressive. Winning on the road against India shows genuine quality and mental strength. India will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Iran will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.