Abu Dhabi, UAE – The ninth round of the UAE Pro League kicks off tomorrow, Saturday, with three exciting matches. The highlight is the clash between Al Ain and Kalba, along with the encounters between Ajman and Dibba, and Bani Yas and Khor Fakkan.
Five matches are scheduled for the ninth round of the UAE league on Saturday and Sunday. Two high-profile matches, Al Wahda vs. Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli vs. Al Wasl, have been postponed until January 10, 2026, due to Asian Champions League commitments.
Bani Yas vs Khorfakkan match
Bani Yas and Khorfakkan kick off the ninth round of the UAE League. The “Sky Blues” will host Khorfakkan at 4:50 PM Abu Dhabi time.
Bani Yas enters the match with the aim of achieving its second consecutive victory, taking advantage of the home ground and crowd factors, to improve its position in the league standings.
The “Sky Blue” team is in second-to-last place with 4 points. They collected them from one win and one draw, while suffering defeat 6 times.
Meanwhile, Khorfakkan will be looking to bounce back from their defeat against Shabab Al Ahli last week. They also aim to secure three points to climb further up the table.
Dibba vs Ajman match
Meanwhile, Dibba will be hosted by Ajman at Rashid Bin Saeed Stadium. Both teams will be aiming for victory and all three points in this match.
Ajman will be hoping to return to winning ways after stumbling in their last three matches. The “Orange” team currently sits in ninth place with 10 points.
Meanwhile, Dibba enters the match with a “win or bust” mentality, given their precarious position in the UAE league standings.
Dibba sits at the bottom of the UAE league table with just 3 points, all earned from three draws. They are desperately seeking their first win in their fight to avoid relegation.
Al Ain vs Kalba
The day’s matches conclude with a strong encounter between Al Ain and Ittihad Kalba at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, at 7:30 PM.
Al Ain, nicknamed “The Boss,” enters the match sitting atop the league standings with 20 points. They are also aiming to secure a victory to solidify their lead and widen the gap with their pursuers.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Ittihad Kalba are looking to secure a victory and move closer to the top four. This is an important step that confirms the “Tigers'” ability to compete with the big teams.
Ittihad Kalba is in eighth place in the UAE league standings with 11 points.
