ADNOC Pro League round 15 features major contests

Sharjah host leaders Shabab Al Ahli in the opening match, with the home side sitting seventh on 17 points and looking to climb the table. Shabab Al Ahli, who lead the standings with 35 points, are aiming to maintain their advantage at the top and keep second-placed Al Ain at arm’s length, with just one point separating the two. Historically, Shabab Al Ahli have held the upper hand in this fixture, winning 16 of their 31 league meetings, compared to six victories for Sharjah, with nine matches ending all square.

The second major encounter on the opening day sees Al Nasr, sixth with 19 points, take on Al Wasl, who are fourth on 25 points, in the Bur Dubai derby. Both sides head into the match eager to strengthen their push for a higher finish. Their Pro League rivalry has been evenly balanced, with each team recording 13 wins from 33 meetings, alongside seven draws.

Friday brings the third headline clash of the round, as Al Jazira, fifth on 22 points, face second-placed Al Ain, who have collected 34 points, at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Al Jazira is chasing all three points to improve their league position, while Al Ain will be determined to stay on the heels of Shabab Al Ahli in the title race. The pair have met 33 times in the league, with Al Jazira narrowly ahead with 13 wins to Al Ain’s 12 and eight draws.

Elsewhere in the round, Al Wahda meet Al Batayeh at Al Nahyan Stadium. On Friday, Al Dhafra host Khorfakkan at Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium. The round concludes on Saturday with Dibba facing Bani Yas at Dibba Stadium, while Kalba welcomes Ajman at Kalba Stadium.