Esteghlal FC 1-1 Persepolis in the Persian Gulf Pro League, round 5.

Esteghlal FC won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–W–W), scoring 9 and conceding 1.

Persepolis won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–L), scoring 10 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 10 times: Esteghlal FC 0 wins, Persepolis 4, 6 draws.