Malavan claimed a 2-1 home victory over Esteghlal Khuzestan in a closely fought Iran Pro League match on Thursday, October 24th, 2025. The match, starting at 21:30, saw Malavan establish a lead, only for Esteghlal Khuzestan to fight back and level the score, setting up a tense finale. However, Malavan found a late winner to snatch all three points, much to the delight of their home supporters. This result provided Malavan with a valuable boost in their league campaign, moving them up the table. For Esteghlal Khuzestan, it was another frustrating defeat, leaving them to search for greater consistency after a mixed start to the season.