The first half match between Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C. ended 1- 0 in favor of the Blues.

Iran PressIran News: The match is 94 competitive meetings between Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C.

Esteghlal has won 26, Persepolis 24, and the remaining 43 games finished as draws.

Esteghlal sits top of the Iran Professional League (IPL) and a win against their archrivals would help the Blues cement their places at the top.

IPL holders Persepolis have not won a single match after losing to Ulsan Hyundai on Dec. 19 in the final match of the 2020 AFC Champions League.

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