As the U21 Pro League enters its final stages, an intense five-way battle for the top spot and the championship title is unfolding between Sharjah, Al Jazira, Al Ain, Ittihad Kalba, and Al Wasl, with only two matchweeks remaining.
Sharjah currently lead the standings with 48 points, while Al Jazira, Al Ain, and Ittihad Kalba are all tied in second place with 47 points each. Al Wasl are close behind in fifth place with 44 points.
In Matchweek 25, Sharjah, the U21 Pro League leader, will host Ajman on Saturday. Sharjah aim to secure three points to strengthen their lead and move closer to clinching the title, distancing themselves from their rivals.
Al Jazira, second in the U21 Pro League standings with 47 points, level with Al Ain and Ittihad Kalba but ahead on goal difference, will face Hatta on the same day. Al Jazira seek to claim all three points to continue their pursuit of Sharjah at the top.
Elsewhere, Al Wahda will take on Khorfakkan at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium, while Emirates FC will visit Al Nasr at Al Maktoum Stadium.
On Sunday, Al Ain, currently third in the standings with 47 points and trailing Al Jazira by goal difference, will play Al Bataeh. Al Ain, with a game in hand, aim to secure a victory and maintain their title hopes.
Ittihad Kalba, in fourth place with 47 points, will travel to face Bani Yas, with their sights set on securing three points to keep their championship ambitions alive until the end.
Finally, Shabab Al Ahli will host Al Wasl at Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in the last match of Matchweek 25. Al Wasl, fifth in the U21 Pro League standings with 44 points, have a game in hand and will be looking to stay in contention for the title.
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