In the match held in Arak’s IRALCO Stadium, two teams showed a lackluster performance in front of about 10,000 spectators.
Esteghlal remain top of the standing one points ahead of Persepolis and one game at hand, according to Tehran Times.
There have been 106 meetings between the rivals, with Persepolis claiming 29 wins, Esteghlal 26, and 51 drawn matches.