Match Report
The table read 3rd (Machine Sazi, 41 pts) against 1st (Aluminium Hormozgan, 52 pts), 11 points apart. Machine Sazi's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 0.95 goals per team per game, Machine Sazi ran at 1.23 scored and 0.96 conceded, Aluminium Hormozgan at 1.08 and 0.46.
The match was played at Bagh Shomal Stadium in Tabriz (capacity 25,000).


