Mehdi Torabi scored the only goal of the match from the penalty spot.
The Reds are favorites to win the Iran Professional League for the fifth time in a row.
On Sunday, IPL leader Sepahan lost to Zob Ahan 6-2 in Isfahan derby in a warm-up game.
Persepolis will meet Shahr Khodro on Saturday and Sepahan face Saipa on Monday in IPL Matchweek 19.