Jurgen Locadia scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute.
Malavan put Persepolis under pressure in the final minutes of the match in Bandar Anzali’s Sirous Qayeqran Stadium but failed to find back of the net.
Matchday 10 Weeks:
* Sepahan 4 – 2 Tractor
* Mes Kerman 2 – 0 Sanat Naft
* Nassaji 2 – 1 Foolad
On Friday, Esteghlal will play Aluminum in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Gol Gohar meet Zob Ahan in Sirjan, Naft Masjed Soleyman face Mes Rafsanjan, and Paykan host Havadar in Tehran.
Persepolis remained top of the table with 21 points, followed by Sepahan (19 points) and Esteghlal (18 points - one game in hand).