Matchweek 20 of the ADNOC Pro League arrives with rising tension and critical implications at both ends of the table.
With six fixtures scheduled over three days, the matchweek promises fierce battles, shifting ambitions, and three headline clashes that could shape the course of the season.
One match, Sharjah vs Bani Yas, has been postponed to May 1.
The action kicks off on Friday, April 4, with Dibba Al Hisn hosting Khorfakkan at Saqr bin Mohammad Al Qassimi Stadium.
After a stunning win over Al Ain in the previous round, Dibba Al Hisn revived their hopes of survival and enter the match with 13 points.
Their push for safety continues against Khorfakkan, who are comfortably mid-table with 27 points but still eyeing a higher finish.
Later on Friday night, Al Wahda visit Al Nasr in one of the week’s most anticipated matches.
Al Wahda sit third in the standings with 34 points and continue to challenge for a top-two finish, while Al Nasr, in eighth with 26 points, are aiming to build momentum.
Historically, Al Wahda have dominated this fixture with 17 wins in 31 meetings.
Saturday, April 5 features two fiery encounters. Al Orooba, still rooted to the bottom of the table with just three points, face Kalba at Dibba Stadium.
With time running out, Al Orooba are desperate to collect their first win of the season.
Kalba, in 11th with 22 points, seek a result to pull clear of the drop zone.
Later in the evening, Al Bataeh, who sit 12th with 19 points, welcome Ajman, currently ninth with 25.
For Al Bataeh, every point is crucial in the relegation battle, while Ajman will aim to consolidate their mid-table position.
Monday is set to present two massive matches with top-four implications.
Al Jazira host Al Wasl in an encounter between two sides level on 30 points.
Al Jazira lead on goal difference and sit fourth, while Al Wasl are fifth and pushing to break into the top three.
Both clubs will view this clash as a potential turning point in their season.
The all-time record favors Al Jazira, who have won 18 of the previous 31 encounters.
The matchweek concludes with a blockbuster at Rashid Stadium as league leaders Shabab Al Ahli take on Al Ain.
Unbeaten this season and on 48 points, Shabab Al Ahli aim to tighten their grip on the title race.
Al Ain, sitting sixth with 29 points, are coming off a tough loss and will be looking to bounce back strongly to re-enter top-four contention.
Historically, this has been a close rivalry, with Al Ain edging the head-to-head with 13 wins to Shabab Al Ahli’s 10.
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