Esteghlal and Tractor Chase 23 Points in Pro League Week 12
Esteghlal and Tractor, both on 20 points, can close in on Persepolis and Sepahan in Persian Gulf Pro League week 12. See what is at stake today.
Week 12 of Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League continues today (Saturday) with three more fixtures. Earlier results have already shaped the title race: Sepahan picked up a win while Persepolis were beaten. That opens the door for Esteghlal and Tractor, who sit level on 20 points. A victory today would take either side to 23, drawing them level with Persepolis and cutting the gap to Moharram Navidkia's Sepahan.
Tractor need a home win against Kheybar
Tractor host Kheybar Khorramabad in one of the standout games of the round. The Tabriz club want all three points to stay in the race at the top of the table. Their results, particularly in Asian competition, have fallen short of what the club's management expected, which puts head coach Javad Nekounam under pressure to deliver a home win and strengthen his position.
Esteghlal wary of Esteghlal Khuzestan
Esteghlal, regarded as one of the main title contenders this season, arrive on the back of a satisfying win in Asia. Their opponents, Esteghlal Khuzestan, should not be underestimated: they are the side that beat Tractor 1-0. Taking them lightly could make life difficult for Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh's team.
The Tehran giants know that dropping points in games like this can hurt their championship bid. With Persepolis slipping up, a win would give Esteghlal the chance to catch their great rivals and potentially move ahead of them.
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