Ajman 2 Kalba 1
Having split points with Al Nasr and Al Ahli in their last two matches, Ajman host Kalba confident three points is theirs for the taking. Ajman, who are five points from safety, know victory against the league's bottom club would go some way to help their cause.
Al Wasl 3 Al Wahda 1
Al Wasl’s home form has been poor this season, with only two wins from eight matches. But they could keep Sami Al Jaber waiting for a few days more for his first win as Al Wahda coach.
Al Jazira 3 Al Ahli 2
After a poor run of results, Al Ahli have steadied the ship recently, but Al Jazira will be looking to get their title chase back on track after Sunday's 2-1 defeat to league leaders Al Ain.
Sharjah 4 Emirates 1
Paulo Bonamigo’s Sharjah have scored nine goals in their past two matches, against Al Wahda and Baniyas, and this could be another high-scoring win for the hosts.
Al Dhafra 0 Al Ain 2
Al Dhafra’s five-match unbeaten run is likely to be ended by an Al Ain side looking to keep their six-point cushion over Jazira.
Al Shabab 2 Baniyas 1
Still counting the cost of their bruising 1-1 draw at Wahda, with six injuries and a red card, Shabab will struggle to put out their strongest team. Baniyas may welcome the road trip, having conceded seven goals in their last two home matches.
Fujairah 1 Al Nasr 1
Battered 4-0 in their last match, at Ahli, Ivan Hasek’s Fujairah need to get back to securing points to move them away from the relegation battle.
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