Al Dhafra vs Al Ain - UAE Pro League Match

Al Dhafra vs Al Ain Preview: UAE Pro League Clash

Al Dhafra will host Al Ain at Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 18:45 UTC in what promises to be an exciting UAE Pro League encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.

Current Form & Recent Results

Al Dhafra have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 1 win from 3 games while suffering 2 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.

Al Ain head into this game in strong form, collecting 2 wins from their last 3 outings.

Head-to-Head Record

Al Ain have enjoyed success in this fixture historically, winning 18 of the last 29 encounters compared to Al Dhafra's 5 wins. With 6 draws between them, the visitors will be confident of continuing their positive record.

Match Prediction & Analysis

This promises to be a tightly contested affair with little separating these two sides on paper. Both teams will fancy their chances of victory, and the match could go either way. Expect an entertaining encounter with plenty of action and possibly goals at both ends.

Key Facts

• Kick-off: Thursday, January 8, 2026, 18:45 UTC
• Venue: Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan Stadium
• Competition: UAE Pro League
• Al Dhafra Position: 8th (15 pts)
• Al Ain Position: 1st (27 pts)
• H2H Record (Last 29): Al Dhafra 5W - 6D - 18W Al Ain