Will Paykan maintain their form or can Esteghlal Khuzestan spring a surprise? Find out on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 17:30 at Home Arena, Germany, as these two Iran. Premier League rivals clash once more. Tobias Stieler is the appointed official. Forecast: Windy, 16°C. Potential absentees include Klein and Zimmermann. Their previous meetings: Esteghlal Khuzestan 2 - 1 Paykan (2024). Esteghlal Khuzestan 0 - 0 Paykan (2025). Esteghlal Khuzestan 3 - 1 Paykan (2024). Esteghlal Khuzestan 1 - 2 Paykan (2025). Esteghlal Khuzestan 3 - 2 Paykan (2021). Best bet: 1:1.