Iran Interceptions Stats 2026
Iran Interceptions Stats 2023
Iran have recorded 24 interceptions across 6 AFC Asian Cup games in 2023, averaging 4 per match. M. Hosseini leads the squad with 5 interceptions - 2.5 per game. H. Kanaani is next with 3.
Iran Interceptions: Form & Insights
Over their last 10 games, Iran are averaging 4 interceptions per match - M. Hosseini leads that period with 5. Use the match-by-match table above to compare interceptions game by game, with home and away filters ahead of Iran vs China PR on 09.01.2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many interceptions do Iran average per game?
Iran average 4 interceptions per AFC Asian Cup game in 2023, based on 6 matches. Over their last 10 games that figure is 4 per match.
Who leads Iran for interceptions?
M. Hosseini leads Iran for interceptions in 2023 with 5 in AFC Asian Cup - an average of 2.5 per game. H. Kanaani is second with 3.
How do Iran's interceptions break down home vs away?
Use the Home / Away filter above the data table to compare Iran's interceptions totals and per-game averages split by venue across 2023.
Iran player interceptions rates
| Player |
Position |
Apps |
Interceptions |
Per game |
1+ hit rate |
| Saeed Ezatolahi | midfielder | 6 | 8 | 1.33 | 50% |
| Shoja Khalilzadeh | defender | 8 | 6 | 0.75 | 50% |
| Saman Ghoddos | midfielder | 6 | 5 | 0.83 | 50% |
| Ali Nemati | defender | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | 13% |
| Ehsan Hajsafi | defender | 7 | 4 | 0.57 | 29% |
| Ramin Rezaeian | defender | 7 | 3 | 0.43 | 29% |
| Saleh Hardani | defender | 6 | 3 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Mohammad Ghorbani | midfielder | 5 | 3 | 0.6 | 40% |
| Mehdi Taremi | attacker | 9 | 2 | 0.22 | 22% |
| Mohammad Mohebi | attacker | 7 | 2 | 0.29 | 29% |
| Milad Mohammadi | defender | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Arya Yousefi | defender | 6 | 2 | 0.33 | 33% |
| Hossein Kanaani | defender | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 20% |
| Ali Alipour | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Mohammadmehdi Mohebi | attacker | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| S. Fallah | defender | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 50% |
| Mehdi Torabi | attacker | 1 | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Alireza Beiranvand | goalkeeper | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Omid Noorafkan | midfielder | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alireza Jahanbakhsh | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sardar Azmoun | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Shahriar Moghanlou | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Seyed Hossein Hosseini | goalkeeper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ali Gholizadeh | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dennis Eckert Ayensa | attacker | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Iran interceptions match by match
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Venue |
Score |
Team interceptions |
Opposition interceptions |
Match total |
Top player |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | Russia | Away | 2-0 | 16 | | | |
| 24 Sep 2026 | Friendly International | Uzbekistan | Away | 3-1 | 0 | | | |
| 27 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Egypt | Away | 1-1 | 8 | | | |
| 21 Jun 2026 | World Cup | Belgium | Away | 0-0 | 13 | | | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | World Cup | New Zealand | Home | 2-2 | 13 | | | |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Friendly International | Mali | Home | 2-0 | 0 | | | |
| 29 May 2026 | Friendly International | Gambia | Home | 3-1 | 0 | | | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Costa Rica | Home | 5-0 | 0 | | | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | Friendly International | Nigeria | Home | 1-2 | 0 | | | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Friendly International | Uzbekistan | Away | 0-0 | 0 | | | |
Iran interceptions 2026: last 10 games
- Interceptions for per game
- 12.5
- Interceptions against per game
- 9.5
- Match total interceptions per game
- 22
- Games
- 4
- League rank for match interceptions
- 2 of 10
Iran Interceptions for 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
| Home | 1 | 13 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 3 | 12.33 | 67% | 67% | 67% | 33% | 0% |
| Overall | 4 | 12.5 | 75% | 75% | 75% | 25% | 0% |
Iran Interceptions against 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 8.5 % |
Over 10.5 % |
Over 12.5 % |
Over 14.5 % |
Over 16.5 % |
| Home | 1 | 14 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Away | 3 | 8 | 33% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
| Overall | 4 | 9.5 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% |
Iran Match total 2026 by venue
| Scope |
Games |
Average |
Over 18.5 % |
Over 20.5 % |
Over 22.5 % |
Over 24.5 % |
Over 26.5 % |
| Home | 1 | 27 | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Away | 3 | 20.33 | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% | 33% |
| Overall | 4 | 22 | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
Iran Team interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Team interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions / match | 12.5 | 13 | 12.33 |
| Interceptions over 8.5 | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Interceptions over 10.5 | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Interceptions over 12.5 | 75% | 100% | 67% |
| Interceptions over 14.5 | 25% | 0% | 33% |
| Interceptions over 16.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Iran Interceptions against 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Interceptions against |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Interceptions against / match | 9.5 | 14 | 8 |
| Interceptions against over 8.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Interceptions against over 10.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Interceptions against over 12.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Interceptions against over 14.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Interceptions against over 16.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Iran Match interceptions 2026: overall, home and away (last 10 games)
| Match interceptions |
Overall |
Home |
Away |
| Match interceptions / match | 22 | 27 | 20.33 |
| Match interceptions over 18.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Match interceptions over 20.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Match interceptions over 22.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Match interceptions over 24.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
| Match interceptions over 26.5 | 50% | 100% | 33% |
Iran interceptions match by match 2026
| Date |
Competition |
Opponent |
Score |
Interceptions for |
Interceptions against |
Match total |
1st-half total |
| 29 Sep | Friendly International | Russia (A) | 2-0 | 16 | 14 | 30 | - |
| 27 Jun | World Cup | Egypt (A) | 1-1 | 8 | 7 | 15 | - |
| 21 Jun | World Cup | Belgium (A) | 0-0 | 13 | 3 | 16 | - |
| 16 Jun | World Cup | New Zealand (H) | 2-2 | 13 | 14 | 27 | - |
AFC Asian Cup interceptions table 2026: every team's interceptions per game
Iran interceptions against top-half and bottom-half teams 2026
| Opponents |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 22.5 % |
| Vs top six | 3 | 8 | 6.33 | 14.33 | 0% |
| Vs top half | 3 | 8 | 6.33 | 14.33 | 0% |
| Vs bottom half | 0 | - | - | - | - |
| Vs bottom six | 0 | - | - | - | - |
Iran interceptions per game by competition, last three seasons
| Competition |
Season |
Games |
For per game |
Against per game |
Match total per game |
Over 22.5 % |
| Friendly International | 2025 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 100% |
| WC Qualification Asia | 2026 | 8 | 7.75 | 10 | 17.75 | 25% |
| World Cup | 2026 | 3 | 11.33 | 8 | 19.33 | 33% |
| Friendly International | 2026 | 1 | 16 | 14 | 30 | 100% |
Iran next three opponents: interceptions per game this season
| Kick-off |
Opponent |
Their match total |
Their interceptions for |
Their interceptions against |
Match total at that venue |
For at that venue |
Against at that venue |
| Sat 9 Jan 10:00 | China PR (home) | 17.9 | 10 | 7.9 | 16.5 | 11.25 | 5.25 |
| Wed 13 Jan 10:00 | Kyrgyz Republic (away) | 19 | 8.75 | 10.25 | 18 | 7.5 | 10.5 |
| Mon 18 Jan 10:00 | Syria (home) | 24.75 | 13.25 | 11.5 | 24.33 | 13 | 11.33 |
Iran players with the most games of 1+ interceptions 2026
China PR interceptions match by match, last 10 games (next opponent)
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