Esteghlal Tehran secured a narrow 1-0 home victory over Esteghlal Khozestan in the Iran Pro League on January 27, 2026. The match, kicking off at 20:30 local time, was decided by a single goal, a result that provided crucial points for the capital club in their league campaign. The game's decisive moment came in the second half, with Esteghlal Tehran's forward breaking the deadlock after persistent pressure. The visiting side from Khozestan defended resolutely for large periods but were unable to find an equalizer, with the home goalkeeper making a key late save to preserve the clean sheet. The three points helped Esteghlal Tehran maintain pressure near the top of the league table, while Esteghlal Khozestan was left to rue missed opportunities in a tightly contested derby-style clash. The starting lineups featured the usual key players for both sides, with the home team's midfield controlling much of the tempo in a match that was more tactical than free-flowing.