The ADNOC Pro League is back after the international break and Asian club competitions, bringing with it a weekend packed with excitement.
Matchweek 6 will take place over three days, from Friday, October 25 to Sunday, October 27, and promises intense action.
The biggest attraction will be the long-awaited match between Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah, a decisive game that will determine the outright leader of the league.
Both teams are tied on points, making this encounter a pivotal moment in the title race.
With both sides boasting perfect records of 15 points from five matches, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Sharjah enter the match with the league’s strongest defense, having conceded only two goals, while Shabab Al Ahli lead with the most prolific attack, scoring 18 goals so far.
History between the two sides adds further intrigue—out of 28 Pro League meetings, Shabab Al Ahli has won 14 matches, Sharjah six, with eight games ending in draws.
The upcoming match will be crucial in breaking the tie at the top and setting the tone for the remainder of the season.
The weekend kicks off on Friday with two games, beginning with Dibba Al-Hisn facing Al Ain at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
Al Ain, determined to recover from their previous defeat, will aim to return to winning ways, while Dibba Al-Hisn are still hunting for their first point of the season.
In the evening, Al Wahda host Kalba at Al Nahyan Stadium.
Both teams come into the match on the back of victories, adding unpredictability to this encounter as they look to build momentum.
Saturday offers three key fixtures in the battle for points. Al Orooba will take on Baniyas at Dibba Stadium in the afternoon.
Baniyas, sitting mid-table with seven points, will aim to climb higher, while Al Orooba hopes to secure their first points of the season.
Later that evening, Ajman meet Al Wasl at Rashid bin Saeed Stadium.
Ajman, with just one win so far, need a victory to get their season back on track, while Al Wasl look to recover from recent setbacks after losing six points in the last two rounds.
At the same time, Al Jazira host Khorfakkan at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, with both teams looking to stay competitive in the upper half of the table.
The final day of the round kicks off with Al Bataeh hosting Al Nasr at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium.
Al Bataeh is eager to improve their position after collecting just four points, while Al Nasr, currently fifth, are looking to keep pace with the top teams.
The week will conclude with the highly anticipated match between Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah at Rashid Stadium.
Both teams are in top form, and this clash will be about more than just points—it is a battle for supremacy at the top of the table and a statement of intent in the title race.
The rivalry between Shabab Al Ahli and Sharjah has always delivered excitement, and fans can expect nothing less this time.
With both teams on 15 points, only one will emerge as the sole leader of the ADNOC Pro League standings.
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