Kheybar Khorramabad welcome Sepahan on Friday, Oct 30 at 3:00 PM in a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 2 points split them in the table.

Kheybar Khorramabad come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Sepahan, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 1D 2L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Kheybar Khorramabad head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sepahan arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Kheybar Khorramabad face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sepahan have won 5 of 6 encounters. Their last encounter ended in Kheybar Khorramabad won 0–1.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Kheybar Khorramabad a slight edge, but Sepahan are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.