The ADNOC Pro League returns in full force this week as Matchweek 14 launches the second half of the season, with fixtures running from Tuesday through Thursday and plenty at stake across every corner of the table.
With the points gap tightening from top to bottom, the second round opens a new chapter in the title race, continental ambitions, and survival battles alike. Every match now carries added weight, every point feels priceless, and every mistake could prove costly.
Two fixtures kick off Matchweek 14 on Tuesday.
Kalba welcome Al Ain at Kalba Stadium (17:15), with the hosts sitting eighth on 16 points, while second-placed Al Ain arrive chasing momentum on 31 points.
Later in the evening, Al Wahda host Dibba at Al Nahyan Stadium (20:00). Al Wahda enter the round third with 26 points, while Dibba face an uphill task from second bottom on nine.
Wednesday brings three unpredictable encounters as teams push hard for maximum points.
Al Dhafra host Sharjah at Hamdan Bin Zayed Stadium (17:15), with Al Dhafra seventh on 16 points and Sharjah tenth on 14.
At the same time, Ajman welcome league leaders Shabab Al Ahli to Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium. Ajman sit ninth with 14 points, while Shabab Al Ahli top the standings on 32.
The day concludes with Al Wasl facing Khorfakkan at Zabeel Stadium (20:00 PM). Al Wasl hold fourth place on 25 points, while Khorfakkan arrive eleventh with 12.
Two fixtures bring the curtain down on Matchweek 14 on Thursday.
Al Bataeh, 12th on 10 points, host fifth-placed Al Jazira (21 points) at Khalid Bin Mohammed Stadium (17:15 PM). Later, Al Nasr welcome bottom side Bani Yas to Al Maktoum Stadium (20:00 PM), with Al Nasr sixth on 21 points and Bani Yas rooted to the foot of the table on eight.