One of the standout fixtures of the ADNOC Pro League sees Al Jazira and Shabab Al Ahli renew their rivalry in a clash rich with history, numbers and talking points.
The two sides meet at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in matchweek 11, with fine margins separating them in the table.
Al Jazira currently sit third on 18 points, while Shabab Al Ahli are fifth with 17 points, holding two games in hand.
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other 32 times in the Pro League. Shabab Al Ahli hold the edge with 16 victories, compared to 10 wins for Al Jazira, while six matches have ended level, a clear reflection of the competitiveness that has defined this fixture over the years.
Shabab Al Ahli head into the match with confidence in recent meetings, remaining unbeaten against Al Jazira in their last six league encounters, recording five wins and one draw to underline their recent dominance.
Al Jazira, however, come into the contest in strong form of their own, having gone unbeaten in their last five league matches.
They will be aiming to extend that run, noting that the last time they avoided defeat in six consecutive league games was between September and December 2024.
Key Strengths and Historical Trends
Historically, Shabab Al Ahli are the team that have beaten Al Jazira more than any other in the Pro League, with 16 victories. They are also the second-highest scoring side against Al Jazira with 56 goals, behind Al Ain (59).
At the other end, Al Jazira boast a unique attacking record of their own. They are the highest-scoring team against Shabab Al Ahli in Pro League history, finding the net 58 times, a total matched exactly by Shabab Al Ahli against Al Jazira, highlighting the attacking balance between the two rivals.
January fixtures have carried mixed fortunes for Al Jazira. They have lost their last two league matches played in the month, including a 2–1 defeat to Shabab Al Ahli. However, they have never suffered three consecutive January defeats, giving them extra motivation to avoid an unwanted milestone.
Shabab Al Ahli, meanwhile, boast an impressive January record. They are unbeaten in their last 11 league matches played during the month (eight wins, three draws) and have won their last four in a row. They will be aiming to make history by recording a fifth successive January victory.
Individual Talking Points
Munas Dabbur has emerged as a decisive figure in this fixture for Shabab Al Ahli, contributing to five of their last seven league goals against Al Jazira, scoring three and assisting two.
Meanwhile, Ali Mabkhout remains the all-time top scorer in meetings between the two sides in the Pro League, with 13 goals to his name, underlining his lasting influence on one of the league’s biggest rivalries.
All signs point to another finely balanced contest, where history, form and individual brilliance are set to collide in a true Pro League heavyweight showdown.
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