Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Shams Azar Qazvin: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Esteghlal Khuzestan prepare to host Shams Azar Qazvin on October 25, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Esteghlal Khuzestan, currently 17th in the standings with 6 points from 9 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 5 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Shams Azar Qazvin, sitting 15th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 4 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Esteghlal Khuzestan and Shams Azar Qazvin have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Kheybar Kh., Esteghlal Khuzestan recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Shams Azar Qazvin's last outing came against Sepahan, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Esteghlal Khuzestan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Esteghlal Khuzestan and Shams Azar Qazvin are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Esteghlal Khuzestan's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 44% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Shams Azar Qazvin's games average 1.9 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 44% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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