Mes Rafsanjan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Mes Rafsanjan prepare to host Esteghlal Khuzestan on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 13:30, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Mes Rafsanjan, currently 16th in the standings with 12 points from 19 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 10 points from 9 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 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Esteghlal Khuzestan, sitting 14th with 19 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 9 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal Khuzestan have favored Esteghlal Khuzestan, with Esteghlal Khuzestan claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Shams Azar Qazvin, Mes Rafsanjan recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Esteghlal Khuzestan's last outing came against Aluminium Arak, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Mes Rafsanjan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Mes Rafsanjan and Esteghlal Khuzestan 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 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Esteghlal Khuzestan's games average 1.4 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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