The ADNOC Pro League returns this weekend with Matchweek 8, delivering three days of thrilling football action from Thursday, November 21, to Saturday, November 23.
The action kicks off on Thursday with two important fixtures.
Al Bataeh, sitting 12th in the table with 4 points, faces 11th-placed Khorfakkan (7 points) in the Sharjah derby at Khalid bin Mohammed Stadium.
Both teams are desperate for a win after stumbling in recent matches, making this encounter a must-watch.
Later that evening, Al Orooba, currently 13th with just 3 points, host Al Ain at Dibba Stadium.
Al Ain, under new management, will aim to reclaim their status as title contenders and make up for their inconsistent start to the season.
Friday promises high-intensity football with some of the biggest clashes of the season.
League leaders Shabab Al Ahli look to maintain their dominance as they take on Kalba (6th, 10 points) at Rashid Stadium.
With Shabab Al Ahli focused on extending their lead at the top and Kalba eager to break into the top four, this match is bound to be fiercely contested.
Another headline-grabbing encounter on Friday features Sharjah (2nd) hosting Al Nasr (5th, 13 points) at Sharjah Stadium.
Sharjah, looking to close the gap on the leaders, come into the match with their sights set on victory despite having a game in hand.
Meanwhile, Al Nasr, buoyed by their strong head-to-head record against Sharjah (11 wins compared to Sharjah’s 10), are aiming to claim the three points and position themselves as genuine contenders for the top spot.
The day concludes with a much-anticipated clash at Al Nahyan Stadium as Al Wahda (3rd, 14 points) takes on Al Wasl (7th, 9 points).
Both teams are looking to rebound after drawing their previous matches.
Historically, Al Wahda hold a narrow edge with 12 wins in their 30 league encounters compared to Al Wasl’s 10, while 8 matches ended in draws.
With both teams desperate for a win, this match has all the ingredients for a classic.
Matchweek 8 wraps up on Saturday with two intriguing fixtures.
Dibba Al-Hisn, sitting at the bottom of the table, will host Bani Yas (10th, 7 points) at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium.
Dibba Al-Hisn are still searching for their first win of the season, while Bani Yas aims to bounce back after their recent disappointment.
Later, Al Jazira (4th, 13 points) faces Ajman (9th, 7 points) at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium.
Al Jazira, still in the hunt for the top spot, will be keen to secure all three points, while Ajman eyes their third win of the season.
In their 24 previous meetings, Al Jazira have dominated with 13 wins compared to Ajman’s 5, with 6 matches ending in draws.
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