Mes Rafsanjan versus Zob Ahan: what to expect
Recent form, probable lineups and the moments likely to decide Mes Rafsanjan against Zob Ahan.
Mes Rafsanjan meet Zob Ahan in the Persian Gulf Pro League, and the shape of the game is already fairly clear from how both sides have played over the last month.
Recent form
Mes Rafsanjan have been the more settled of the two, holding a back line that has changed little and building from a midfield that prefers to keep the ball rather than move it forward quickly. Zob Ahan have scored more and conceded more, which usually points to an open first half hour.
Where the game will be decided
The contest between Mes Rafsanjan's full-backs and Zob Ahan's wide players is the one to watch. Whichever side wins that territory will set the tempo, and the other will spend the afternoon defending the width of the pitch.
Team news
Both managers have close to a full squad. The lineups on this page update as soon as they are announced, usually about an hour before kick-off.
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