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Esteghlal and Al Shorta: recent meetings, form and this season's numbers.
| Esteghlal | Al Shorta | |
|---|---|---|
| League | Persian Gulf | Stars League |
| Position | 4th (20 pts) | 5th (21 pts) |
| Form | WWDLW | DWDDW |
| Coach | Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh | Sami Trabelsi |
| Stadium | Azadi Stadium | Al Shorta Stadium |