More disappointment for Al Ahli; point for Al Nasr – The National’s AGL predictions

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  Al Nasr 2-2 Al Jazira: The league’s second-placed team travel to Nasr, in fifth spot, in a meeting pitting one of the league’s strongest defences against its most potent attack. For that, an entertaining game should ensue. (Photo: Pawan Singh / The National)

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  Emirates 0-4 Al Ain: Granted, Al Ain played a taxing match midweek in Asia, but they will simply have too much firepower for lowly Emirates, especially with a full-strength team. The title is nearly theirs. (Photo: Anas Kanni / Al Ittihad)

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  Al Wahda 3-0 Ajman: Finally, a first victory for Sami Al Jaber. Wahda are winless in three league matches under their new coach, but Ajman are in a rut. Convincing home victory. (Photo: Christopher Pike / The National)

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  Baniyas 1-3 Al Wasl: One of the division’s off-form teams meets one who is thriving. Baniyas have given coach Luis Garcia their backing, despite four successive defeats. That will become five against a resurgent Wasl. (Photo: Mostafa Reda / Al Ittihad)

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  Sharjah 1-1 Al Shabab: Sharjah have shown a little form of late, winning three of their past four matches. Shabab represent a stiff challenge, though, and need a victory to maintain top-four hopes. Should cancel out each other. (Photo: Al Ittihad)

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  Kalba 1-2 Fujairah: With 16 defeats from 19 league matches this season, Kalba are destined for the drop. It is difficult to see them getting anything here either, although it should be relatively close against goal-shy Fujairah. (Photo: Christopher Pike / The National)

The National's John McAuley makes his picks for Round 20 in the Arabian Gulf League, with Al Ahli dropping more points at home and Al Nasr putting an effective end to Al Jazira's hopes of catching Al Ain in the title race. Click the arrows above to scroll through the predictions.

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