Zob Ahan welcome Chadormalu Yazd on Sunday, Oct 18 at 2:00 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.

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

Despite playing at home, Zob Ahan face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Chadormalu Yazd have won 3 of 4 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

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