Malavan secured a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Kheybar Khorramabad in the Iran Pro League on October 3, 2025. This narrow win provided Malavan with crucial points as they look to move away from the relegation zone in the league standings. The only goal of the game came in the second half from a penalty, which was calmly converted by Malavan's striker after a handball was detected in the box. Kheybar responded with increased pressure and came close to an equalizer, hitting the post in the final minutes of the match. The standout performance was from Malavan's defense, which held firm under a late onslaught to preserve the clean sheet. The three points were vital for Malavan's survival hopes, while the defeat left Kheybar languishing near the bottom. Malavan's manager would have praised his team's grit and determination to see out the result.