Kheybar Khorramabad earned a valuable three points with a 1-0 win against Esteghlal Khozestan in Iran Pro League action on December 9th, 2025. The match, which started at 23:00, saw the visiting side claim a hard-fought victory on the road. The decisive moment arrived in the second half when Kheybar Khorramabad found the breakthrough, capitalizing on a defensive error from the hosts. Esteghlal Khozestan pushed for an equalizer but were repeatedly denied by a disciplined Kheybar defense and an inspired performance from their goalkeeper. This result provided a significant boost to Kheybar Khorramabad's survival hopes, moving them away from the relegation zone, while it deepened the concerns for Esteghlal Khozestan near the bottom of the table. The home manager lamented his team's lack of cutting edge in the final third after the final whistle.