Ghalenoei began his second year as the head coach of Esteghlal, which his side was again in the championship race but ended the season at the third place with a goal difference with Zob Ahan in the second rank. One of the best days of Ghalenoei in this season was seen in Tehran derby, when Esteghlal defeated its rival 3–2 with a late goal from Pirouz Ghorbani. Esteghlal forward Reza Enayati was the top scorer of the league and Esteghlal had the best attacking style between the teams of the league.