Esteghlal Ahvaz 1-2 Saipa in the Persian Gulf Pro League, round 29 at Takhti Stadium, Ahvaz (30,000 capacity).

Esteghlal Ahvaz won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–L–L), scoring 3 and conceding 9.

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