RAFSANJAN, Iran (Feb. 22, 2026) (Interstat) — Esteghlal Tehran FC began its Persian Gulf Pro League campaign with a 1-0 away victory over Mes Rafsanjan FC on Sunday. The match’s lone goal came in the 15th minute from Munir El Haddadi, securing the win at Shohada Mes Rafsanjan Stadium. The result aligned with pre-match projections from Interstat, which gave Esteghlal a 69.4% probability to win. With the victory, Esteghlal starts the domestic season at 1-0, while Mes Rafsanjan opens at 0-1. Both clubs hold identical records across all competitions following the fixture.