Al Ain and Al Jazira collide in one of the ADNOC Pro League's most iconic derbies as matchweek 8 concludes at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium. Known for its intensity and unpredictability, the Abu Dhabi Derby consistently delivers high-scoring, high-drama encounters.
Al Ain sit top of the table with 19 points, their best start since 2016–17, while Al Jazira sit fifth with 13 points, matching their total from this stage last season.
In 32 ADNOC Pro League meetings, Al Jazira hold a narrow lead with 13 wins to Al Ain’s 12, alongside seven draws. The rivalry is defined by fine margins and constant momentum shifts.
Al Jazira also hold several unique records in the derby: Al Ain have lost to them 13 times—the most against any opponent—and have conceded 55 goals from the Pride of Abu Dhabi. Recent history underscores the attacking nature of the fixture, with the last 22 meetings producing at least two goals each and a total of 85 goals—an average of nearly four per game.
Al Ain enter with impressive form at home, unbeaten in their last nine league matches (seven wins, two draws). Al Jazira, meanwhile, have found strong away form, winning three straight away matches and seeking a fourth consecutive away victory for the first time since 2021.
The derby also brings together two elite scorers: Kodjo Laba and Ali Mabkhout, each with 14 goals against the rival club. Mabkhout is the all-time top scorer in Abu Dhabi derbies with 25 goals, while Laba has scored 13 of Al Ain’s last 20 goals against Al Jazira.
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