Persepolis host Foolad Khuzestan on Sunday, Oct 25 at 2:15 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 2 points in the Persian Gulf Pro League, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Persepolis come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Foolad Khuzestan travel in mixed form (2W 2D 1L), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

History strongly favours Persepolis here — they've won 5 of 10 previous meetings against Foolad Khuzestan, with 3 draws. Their last encounter ended in Persepolis won 1–3. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

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