Shams Azar Qazvin welcome Sepahan on Sunday, Oct 18 at 4:00 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.

Shams Azar Qazvin 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. Shams Azar Qazvin head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sepahan arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Shams Azar Qazvin face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sepahan have won 4 of 6 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sepahan won 1–0.

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