Shabab Al-Ahli, the leader of the UAE Pro League, will be tested for character when they face Ajman today at 5:15 PM on Rashid bin Saeed Stadium. This match is part of the 14th round of the league. The team has lost two titles in less than a month: the UAE-Qatar Super Cup. Despite the clear advantage on paper, Shabab Al-Ahli must double their concentration to avoid any surprises. Historically, Shabab Al-Ahli has a strong record against Ajman, winning 21 out of 27 encounters, including 7 consecutive wins. Ajman, sitting in 9th place, knows the importance of a positive result against the league leader to gain momentum in the table.
In another match at 5:15 PM, Al-Dhafra will host Sharjah on Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium. The return of Moroccan striker Karim Al-Burkawi, who scored 6 crucial goals, will bolster the team's lineup. Sharjah, on the other hand, will play without their Brazilian star Marcos Miloni, who recently transferred to Al-Jazira. Al-Dhafra is currently in 7th place, which is a relatively good position for a recently promoted team. Sharjah is in 10th place and, having won the UAE-Qatar Super Cup, now aims to improve its performance in the second half of the season.
At 8:00 PM, Al-Wasl will host Fujairah on Zabeel Stadium. This will be a real test for new Croatian coach Damir Kržnar, who takes charge of Fujairah. Fujairah, in 11th place, needs to get back to winning ways and avoid relegation zones. Al-Wasl, sitting in 4th place, is a strong favorite and understands the importance of winning to stay close to the leaders. The last seven encounters between the teams have been high-scoring, with 30 goals total (19 for Al-Wasl and 11 for Fujairah). In their 13 direct meetings, Al-Wasl has won 6 times, Fujairah 4 times, and 3 matches have ended in a draw.
