Al-Ain takes a new step towards crowning themselves champions of the UAE Pro League, when they host Ajman at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium at 20:30 this evening, as part of the 21st round, which also features three other matches: Sharjah vs. Al-Wasl, Khorfakkan vs. Bani Yas, and Dibba vs. Al-Dhafra. 'The Leader' enters the match sitting at the top of the table with 50 points, knowing that a win will bring them closer to securing the title before the highly anticipated match against their direct rivals, Shabab Al-Ahli. However, the team is aware that the task will not be easy against Ajman's versatile attack, capable of exploiting half-chances. Al-Ain continues to write exceptional chapters this season, having recorded the second-longest unbeaten streak in league history (27 matches - 19 wins and 8 draws), now just one match away from equalling the record set by Al-Jazira between 2010 and 2011 of 28 matches (20 wins and 8 draws). Meanwhile, Ajman enters the match in 7th place with 24 points and seems relatively comfortable in the table, but they will need maximum focus and attacking efficiency to pull off a surprise. In another match, Sharjah seeks to restore their balance and achieve their first win in four matches when they host Al-Wasl, who in turn cling to their hopes of competing for a spot in continental competitions. 'The King' (Sharjah) is in 8th place with 21 points, a position that doesn't reflect the team's ambitions and history, placing the players under great pressure amid declining results and a loss of technical stability. On the other hand, Al-Wasl enters the match in 5th place with 33 points and is missing the services of suspended player Gabriel dos Santos, but they rely on their strong record at Sharjah Stadium, where they have won seven times compared to six for the hosts, with two draws. Al-Wasl has won 14 of the 31 historical encounters between the two teams, compared to 10 wins for Sharjah and seven draws. At Dibba Stadium at 17:50, a direct relegation battle takes place between Dibba and their visitors Al-Dhafra, in a match between the two teams who have suffered the most defeats this season (12 losses each), which amplifies the importance of the three points in the fight for survival. Dibba enters the match in last place with 14 points and has no option but to win to keep their hopes of escaping relegation alive, as the chance for compensation is fading with the end of the season approaching. In contrast, Al-Dhafra is in 12th place with 18 points and has the lowest points tally in 2026 with just six points. They will also be missing the duo of Rostand Djoh and Vinicius Seraphim due to suspension, making their task more difficult. Khorfakkan hosts Bani Yas at 17:50 at Sabr bin Mohamed Al-Qasimi Stadium, in a match where both teams aim to improve their attacking output, suffering from a lack of effectiveness in front of goal. The two teams have the fewest shots in the league, with Khorfakkan having 138 shots compared to 144 for Bani Yas, which has negatively reflected their goal-scoring. Khorfakkan enters the match in 11th place with 20 points, searching for their first win since early February, after their form declined with three defeats and two draws in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Bani Yas, in 9th place with 21 points, hopes to continue their recent resurgence, having won two and drawn one of their last three matches, which has improved their position and moved them slightly away from the danger zone.
