Hossein Mehrban scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute for the visiting team.
In Ahvaz, Sepahan and Foolad played out a goalless draw.
On Sunday, Zob Ahan will host Tractor, Naft Masjed Soleyman play Esteghlal, Shahin Bushehr meet Paykan and Saipa face Nassaji.
Padideh sits top of the table with nine points from three matches. Sepahan is second with seven points.
- source : Tasnim