Esteghlal Khozestan and Aluminium Arak played out a 1-1 draw in their Iran Pro League fixture on February 1, 2026. The match at Esteghlal Khozestan's home ground, kicking off at 19:30, saw both teams trade goals in a competitive but ultimately even encounter. The home side took the lead early in the second half with a close-range finish, but their advantage was short-lived as Aluminium Arak equalized just ten minutes later through a deflected free-kick. Both teams had chances to win the game in the final twenty minutes, with the woodwork being struck at both ends, but neither could find a decisive second goal. The draw was a fair result that did little to help either team's specific ambitions, leaving them positioned in the mid-table region. Post-match, both managers acknowledged the competitive nature of the game and the fine margins that decided the outcome.