Emirati fans await the start of the 2023-24 ADNOC Pro League as the opening matchweek is set to take place on Friday and Saturday, August 18th and 19th.
The opening matchweek sees seven tough fixtures taking place over two days.
Here are the historic fixtures set to be held in the opening matchweek
Ittihad Kalba v Sharjah
The two clubs had previously met on 14 occasions, with nine wins for Sharjah, compared to two for Ittihad Kalba, while the other three matches ended in draws. Sharjah have scored 25 goals, while Ittihad Kalba have netted 11.
Al Wahda v Al Bataeh
Both clubs have just two meetings in the last season as Al Wahda secured the home and away wins.
Al Ain v Bani Yas
During their 24 previous meetings, Al Ain secured the victory 12 times, while Bani Yas had 4 wins, and the other 8 clashes ended in draws. Al Ain scored 45 goals, compared to 28 for Bani Yas.
Ajman v Shabab Al Ahli
Ajman and Shabab Al Ahli had 22 clashes before with Ajman winning just a game, compared to 16 for the Dubai-based side, while the other 5 games ended in draws.
During their previous meetings, Shabab Al Ahli scored 49 goals, while Ajman found the back of the net on 14 occasions.
Khorfakkan v Hatta
It will be the third confrontation between both clubs as Khorfakkan had the upper hand during the two previous games with a 4-2 aggregate win.
Al Wasl v Emirates
During their 18 previous matches, Al Wasl secured 12 wins, compared to just two victories for Emirates, while the other 4 games ended in draws. Regarding the goals scored by both clubs, Al Wasl excelled with 44 goals, while Emirates netted 24.
Al Nasr v Al Jazira
Al Nasr and Al Jazira had played 28 games with the Pride of Abu Dhabi winning 15, compared to 9 for Al Nasr, while the other 4 games ended in draws. Al Jazira scored 56 goals, compared to 44 for Al Nasr.
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