Sepahan vs Esteghlal Khuzestan: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sepahan prepare to host Esteghlal Khuzestan on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this IRAN: Gulf Pro League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Sepahan, currently 4th in the standings with 35 points from 20 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 15 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Esteghlal Khuzestan, sitting 11th with 25 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 9 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 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 Sepahan and Esteghlal Khuzestan have favored Sepahan, with Esteghlal Khuzestan claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Zob Ahan, Sepahan recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Esteghlal Khuzestan's last outing came against Fajr Sepasi, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Sepahan are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sepahan 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: Sepahan's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Esteghlal Khuzestan's games average 1.2 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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