Zob Ahan welcome Esteghlal Khuzestan on Friday, Oct 30 at 1:00 PM in a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture that's tighter on paper than the positions suggest — just 1 point split them in the table.

Zob Ahan come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Esteghlal Khuzestan, meanwhile, arrive drawing too many games (3D in last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Zob Ahan head into this on the back of a defeat, while Esteghlal Khuzestan arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

In 10 previous meetings, Zob Ahan lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Zob Ahan won 0–2.

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