Top Clash Takes Centre Stage as the Title Race Reignites in Matchweek 12

The ADNOC Pro League reaches Matchweek 12, with the battle at the top and across the table set to intensify as ambitions collide on every front.

Fixtures will be played over three days, from Tuesday 6 January to Thursday 8 January.

A high-profile showdown kicks off the round on Tuesday, as Al Nasr face Sharjah at Al Maktoum Stadium at 17:00.

Both sides will be targeting maximum points to climb the standings and move closer to the leading pack.

Al Nasr enter the clash in sixth place with 18 points, while Sharjah sit 12th on seven points, with two games in hand.

Historically, this fixture rarely disappoints. The two sides have met 30 times in the Pro League, with Al Nasr edging the head-to-head record with 12 wins to Sharjah’s 11, alongside seven draws. Al Nasr have scored 47 goals in those encounters, compared to Sharjah’s 54.

At Al Maktoum Stadium, honours are even, with seven wins apiece and one draw.

The opening day concludes with another compelling contest at 19:45, as Al Wahda, third with 21 points and a game in hand, host Bani Yas, who sit 11th on seven points, at Al Nahyan Stadium.

Matchweek 12 continues on Wednesday with two fixtures full of intrigue. Kalba welcome Al Wasl at 17:00, with Kalba eighth on 15 points and Al Wasl second on 21 points, also holding a game in hand.

Later in the evening, Al Bataeh, bottom of the table with six points and a game in hand, host Shabab Al Ahli at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium at 19:45.

Shabab Al Ahli are fourth on 20 points and have two matches in hand, making the encounter crucial for both ends of the table.

The final day of the round features three fixtures with plenty at stake.

Dibba will be aiming for a second consecutive victory as they look to move up from 13th place when they host Khorfakkan, who are tenth with 11 points, at 17:00.

At the same time, Al Jazira and Ajman go head-to-head at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, both seeking a response and a return to form. Al Jazira are fifth with 18 points, while Ajman sit ninth on 13 points.

The round concludes with a heavyweight clash at 19:45, as Al Dhafra, seventh with 15 points, host league leaders Al Ain, who top the table with 27 points, in a stern test for both sides at Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium.

Matchweek 12 promises drama, pressure, and pivotal moments, as the ADNOC Pro League race gathers momentum.