In Tabriz’s Yadegar-e Emam empty stadium, the two teams played out a goalless draw. It was a disappointing result for both teams.
Tractor needed to win the home match to cement its place at the second place and Paykan had to win the game to escape from the relegation zone.
In Abadan, Sanat Naft and Shahr Khodro shared the spoil. Mohammad Ghazi gave a lead the visiting team in the 81st minute but Issa Ale Kasir levelled the match in the injury time.
Saipa edged past Machine Sazi thanks to Armin Sohrabina’s late goal in Tehran.
And in Isfahan, Zob Ahan and Naft Masjed Soleyman drew 1-1. Hossein Ebrahimi scored for Masjed Soleyman in the 26th minute and Masoud Ebrahimzadeh equalized the match in the 50th minute.
On Saturday, Nassaji will host already champion Persepolis.
Esteghlal will meet Sepahan in an important match in Tehran, Gol Gohar play Foolad in Sirjan and Pars Jonoubi face Shahin in Bushehr derby.