The UAE Pro League season enters its final act as Ajman hosts Al Jazira in a high-stakes Round 24 clash, airing Live on TrillerTV+. This Tuesday evening encounter at the Ajman Stadium is a critical battle for position; Al Jazira aims to cement their hold on the top three, while Ajman looks to secure a top-half finish and avenge their heavy defeat from earlier in the season.
As of April 27, 2026, the Al Jazira Club sits in 3rd place with 40 points, holding a narrow lead over the chasing pack for the final continental qualification spot. Ajman Club, currently in 7th place with 27 points, has been the league's "giant-killer" at home and will be eager to derail Al Jazira's momentum in front of their vocal supporters.
Under the tactical guidance of their coaching staff, Ajman has developed a reputation for being incredibly difficult to beat on their own turf. Their strategy centers on a compact 4-4-2 formation, looking to absorb pressure and hit opponents on the break through the pace of Lithierry Silva. Having kept several clean sheets at home this season, Ajman's primary objective will be to frustrate Al Jazira's star-studded frontline.
Al Jazira arrives in Ajman with one of the most clinical offenses in the league. Their strategy, led by the creative mastery of Nabil Fekir (who scored twice in their last meeting), focuses on high possession and quick transitions in the final third. With Mohamed Elneny controlling the tempo from midfield and Vinícius Mello leading the line, Al Jazira will look to replicate the 3-0 dominance they showed in the reverse fixture earlier this year.
Key Player Matchups to Watch
Lithierry Silva vs Khalifa Al Hammadi: Ajman's primary counter-attacking threat against the composure of Al Jazira's leading defender. Silva's ability to find space behind the line will be Ajman's best path to an upset.
Nabil Fekir vs Isam Faiz: The "Battle of the Midfield." Fekir's flair and playmaking against the defensive grit of Faiz, who will be tasked with shadowing the Frenchman for the full 90 minutes.
Ali Al Hosani vs Vinícius Mello: Ajman's veteran goalkeeper will need to be at his absolute best to deny Mello, who has been in clinical form throughout the second half of the season.
Historical Context: The Round 12 Replay The psychological edge is firmly with the visitors. In their first meeting of the season on January 8, 2026, Al Jazira secured a dominant 3-0 victory at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium. Nabil Fekir was the star of the show with a first-half brace, while Ajman struggled to register a single shot on target. However, at the Ajman Stadium, the record is much more balanced, with the hosts winning two of their last five home encounters against the "Pride of Abu Dhabi."