Esteghlal Khozestan continued their good form with a come-from-behind 2-1 away win against Fajr Sepasi in the Iran Pro League on October 2, 2025. This victory demonstrated Esteghlal Khozestan's character as they overturned a deficit to claim all three points on the road. Fajr Sepasi took an early lead against the run of play, capitalizing on a defensive mistake. However, Esteghlal Khozestan remained composed and equalized just before halftime with a powerful strike from outside the box. The winner came in the 75th minute from a cleverly worked free-kick, completing the turnaround. The key focus was the impact of Esteghlal Khozestan's substitutes, with one providing the assist for the decisive goal. This win propelled Esteghlal Khozestan further up the table, establishing them as a team in form. Their coach would have highlighted the team's resilience and belief.