Esteghlal Ahvaz 1-2 Foolad in the Persian Gulf Pro League, round 13 at Takhti Stadium, Ahvaz (30,000 capacity).

Esteghlal Ahvaz won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–D–L–L–L), scoring 3 and conceding 14.

The two sides have met 2 times: Esteghlal Ahvaz 0 wins, Foolad 2, 0 draws.