Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal F.C.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Mes Rafsanjan prepare to host Esteghlal on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Mes Rafsanjan, currently 16th in the standings with 15 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 21 points. They've earned 10 points from 10 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.

Esteghlal, sitting 3rd with 35 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal have favored Esteghlal, with Esteghlal claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Paykan, Mes Rafsanjan recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Esteghlal's last outing came against Chadormalou Ardakan, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Mes Rafsanjan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal 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: Mes Rafsanjan's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Esteghlal's games average 1.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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