How To Bet On The Persian League And Be Successful

What to look for when betting on the Persian Gulf Pro League this season

We are currently only 3 games into the Persian Gulf Pro League, meaning you still have a whole season ahead if you’re interested in making some money betting on this exciting league. As a smaller league by international standards, this is also a great area to make money on, if you know what to do. 

Many international betting sites cover this league, but because it isn’t so globally recognized, most of these will give bad odds, not show live coverage and offer little information on the teams. There are some great sites, however, that specialize in this league, such as the popular betting directory https://bonus-kampanjkod.se/ that can link you to many of the best platforms.

So, now you’ve found yourself a site to place your bets, it’s time to understand the ins and outs of Persian Gulf Pro League football and where to start placing your wagers.

The Big Teams

Despite getting off to a slow start in the first decade of its lifespan, Iranian football has definitely upped its game. With no clear big teams at first, it didn’t take long for a few teams to get in the swing of it and begin dominating the league.

When the league first started back in 2001, the first 6 years showed now real powerhouses, with 6 different teams being crowned champion in that time. Finally, in 2008, Persepolis became the first team to win 2 titles, followed by Esteghlal the next year and Sepahan the year after.

Sepahan continued to dominate the next few years by winning 3 more leagues, showing their talent and becoming the first of Iran’s greats. However, by 2016, this had all begun to change, and Persepolis have won the last 5 titles - making 7 altogether against Sepahan’s 5.

Despite this, Sepahan has continued to very regularly take 2nd place, proving they are still a force to be reckoned with.

Players To Watch For 

In the 2019 AFC Cup, Iran went on to the semi-finals, and more recently, in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup, Iran dominated Cambodia with a 14 - 0 win. This, along with some other wins, has helped to solidify their place in the World Cup.

This shows that, from an international point of view, Iran have some great players in its country. But, how do they fare when they get sent back to their home clubs?

Sadly, most of Iran’s strongest players play for clubs abroad, such as their highest-scoring striker, Sardar Azmoun who plays for Zenit Saint Petersburg. When we look at local players in the national team, we see most in midfield and defence.

Defence includes Saleh Hardani, a 23-year-old aspiring talent from Foolad, and Omid Noorafkan from Sepahan. Midfield players include Vahid Amiri, Mehdi Torabi and Milad Sarlak, all from Persepolis.

Bad Start

With only 3 games played so far in the league, 8 players have scored 2 goals each and with 2 teams having the maximum 9 points it’s still too early to say much. However, Persepolis hasn’t had much luck so far and are currently sitting in 5th place with only 6 points. Maybe this could be the year that current leaders - Sepahan - could walk away with their 6th trophy.

There’s still a long way to go until the end of the season, and a lot can happen before then, so make sure to stay up to date with the league before betting.