The match will be held at the Azadi Stadium on Friday.

The 42-year-old referee will be assisted by Reza Sokhandan and Mohammadreza Abolfazli in this match.

Esteghlal leads the head to head results in competitive matches with 24 wins to Persepolis's 19, and 37 matches ended in a draw.

Tehran derby is a football match between the two prominent Tehran clubs Esteghlal (Blues) and Persepolis (Reds).

This match was declared as the most important derby in Asia and 22nd most important derby in the world in June 2008 by World Soccer magazine.