Esteghlal vs. Mes Rafsanjan

Two of the best six teams in the 16-team Iranian Persian Gulf Pro League clash. Second-ranked Esteghlal F.C. can play any style with a defense that has allowed 8 goals in 13 matches. That's the fifth-fewest goals allowed. They have home-field for this one, though they've played DRAWS in six of their last 10 at home. Mes Rafsanjan is in town, a team that focuses on defense first outscoring league foes 7-4 in 13 matches with the No. 1 defense. Their nine DRAWS lead the league. They haven't allowed a single goal over the last four games and three were 0-0 scoreless ties. They've also tied six of their last eight road contests. Take Esteghlal F.C./Mes Rafsanjan to DRAW.