Esteghlal FC 3-1 Aluminium Arak in the Persian Gulf Pro League, round 9.

Aluminium Arak won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–W–W), scoring 5 and conceding 0.

The two sides have met 10 times: Esteghlal FC 5 wins, Aluminium Arak 0, 5 draws.