In the match, held in Tabriz’s Bonyan Diesel Stadium, Mohammad Khorram Hosseini gave the host a lead in the 36th minute but with two minutes remaining, Sepahan’s Hungarian midfielder Vladimir Koman equalized the match.
Sepahan moved top of the IPL table with 26 points on goal difference over Padideh.
Elsewhere, Paykan lost to Foolad 3-2, Naft Masjed Soleyman defeated Sepidrood 1-0 and Sanat Naft Abadan was held to a 1-1 draw by Nassaji.
On Saturday, Zob Ahan will host Pars Jonoubi with its newly-appointed coach Alireza Mansourian.
Persepolis will play Tractor Sazi in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Padideh host Saipa, and Esteghlal Khuzestan meet Esteghlal.