The ADNOC Pro League enters Matchweek 17, bringing a weekend of intense competition across all fixtures. Teams are battling for crucial points as the race for the title, top-four spots, and survival intensifies.
The upcoming games, set for Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, feature two major headlining clashes, alongside other fiery encounters that could reshape the standings.
Saturday’s fixtures open with three important matches. At 5:30 PM, Dibba Al Hisn host Ajman at Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Stadium, while Kalba face Khorfakkan in a crucial battle.
The spotlight then shift to Zabeel Stadium at 8:15 PM, where Al Wasl and Al Ain go head-to-head in a thrilling encounter.
Both teams come into this fixture with back-to-back wins, raising the stakes for a battle that could impact the title race.
Al Wasl sit seventh with 24 points, while Al Ain hold third place with 29 points.
Their past encounters heavily favor Al Ain, who has won 20 of their 31 professional league meetings, while Al Wasl have secured just four victories, with seven draws.
Sunday continues the excitement with four decisive matches, starting at 5:30 PM.
Sharjah (2nd, 37 points) host Al Bataeh (12th, 12 points), while Shabab Al Ahli, the current leaders with 41 points, take on bottom-placed Al Orooba at Rashid Stadium.
Later, at 8:30 PM, the round reaches its climax with two high-profile matches.
Al Nasr, currently fourth with 26 points, face sixth-placed Al Jazira (24 points) at Al Maktoum Stadium, in a game where history slightly favors Al Jazira.
In 31 past meetings, Al Jazira has won 17 times, Al Nasr 10, and four games have ended in a draw.
Simultaneously, Bani Yas (9th, 19 points) host Al Wahda (5th, 25 points) in a match that could have significant implications for both teams as they fight for better positions.
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