The ADNOC Pro League returns with Matchweek 3, running from September 11 to 13, bringing excitement across the UAE and concluding with two huge clashes: Al Jazira vs Al Nasr and Al Wasl vs Al Ain.
The action begins Thursday. Kalba host Al Wahda at 17:40, with Kalba on 3 points and Al Wahda in third on 4. Later at 20:15, Shabab Al Ahli face Bani Yas at Rashid Stadium.
The hosts sit fourth with 4 points, while Bani Yas seek their first of the season. Their history promises drama, with no draws in eight past meetings (Shabab Al Ahli 6 wins, Bani Yas 2).
At the same time, Khorfakkan meet Sharjah, both on 3 points from one win and one draw.
Friday sees Al Dhafra take on Dibba at 17:40, with Al Dhafra on 3 points and Dibba still empty-handed. At 20:15, Ajman host Al Bataeh, with Ajman chasing their first points and Al Bataeh looking to climb to 6.
Saturday delivers the big encounters. At 17:40, Al Jazira host unbeaten Al Nasr at Mohammad bin Zayed Stadium.
Al Jazira have 3 points from two games, while Al Nasr hold 6. Historically, in 32 league meetings, Al Jazira lead with 18 wins to Al Nasr’s 10, with 4 draws.
The team scoring first has not lost in the last 11 matches between them, the last comeback dating to December 2018, when Al Jazira overturned an early Al Nasr goal to win 3-1.
At 20:15, Zabeel Stadium hosts Al Wasl vs Al Ain. Al Wasl are eighth with 3 points, while leaders Al Ain have 6 from two wins.
History strongly favors Al Ain, with 20 wins in 32 meetings, compared to 5 for Al Wasl and 7 draws. Across these matches, Al Ain have scored 69 goals and Al Wasl 37.
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