The ADNOC Pro League continues to deliver guaranteed excitement as it heads into matchweek five, with the battle for positions tightening across the table.
From first place down to ninth, the narrow points gap keeps every side in contention, underlining the league’s competitiveness and the high-intensity drama it produces week after week.
This matchweek features three standout fixtures steeped in history, rivalry and fan passion, where fine margins, composure and focus are expected to decide the outcome.
Al Jazira vs Al Wahda to Headline Day One
The action begins on Wednesday with Khorfakkan hosting Kalba at Saqr Bin Mohammed al Qasimi Stadium at 17:25.
Khorfakkan, who sit 11th with 4 points, will be seeking a second win of the campaign, while Kalba, who are 6th with 7 points, chase a third victory to close in on the frontrunners.
Later in the evening, all eyes turn to Mohammad Bin Zayed Stadium as Al Jazira take on city rivals Al Wahda at 20:15. With Al Jazira on 7 points in fourth and Al Wahda just above them in third on 8, victory for either side would be a major statement in the title race.
Two heavyweight battles on Thursday
Thursday brings two blockbuster showdowns. At Rashid Stadium (17:25), leaders Al Ain face joint-leaders Shabab Al Ahli, with both teams level on 10 points, separated only by goal difference.
A huge crowd is expected for what promises to be one of the defining matches of the season.
Later at Zabeel Stadium (20:15), Al Wasl, who sit 5th with 7 points) take on Sharjah, who are 10th with 4 points. Al Wasl are pushing to climb further into the title picture, while Sharjah will be desperate to bounce back from last week’s defeat and get their campaign back on track.
Three fixtures on Friday
Matchweek five concludes on Friday with three games. Bani Yas, who are bottom with zero points, host Ajman, who sit 8th with 6 points at 17:25, while Al Dhafra, who occupy 9th place with 6 points, face Al Bataeh, who are 12th with 3 points at the same time.
The round wraps up at 20:15 with Al Nasr, sitting 7th with 7 points, against Dibba, who are 13th with zero points, as the Al Nasr aim to stay within touching distance of the leading pack, while Dibba continue their search for a first point of the season.
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