Esteghlal Khuzestan return to home soil to face Paykan at 2:30 PM Jan 22, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their Persian Gulf Pro League campaign.

Esteghlal Khuzestan are under pressure to rediscover form after a difficult run. Paykan have been relatively steady, taking 2 victories in recent outings.

Historically, Paykan lead the rivalry with 7 wins over Esteghlal Khuzestan's 1. 2 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw they last drew 1-1.

This one promises fireworks — expect full intensity from both sides as the season enters a crucial stretch.