Witness the battle for Asian qualification live on TrillerTV! The UAE Pro League reaches a critical crescendo as Al Wahda FC welcomes Ittihad Kalba to the Al Nahyan Stadium. With the 2025/26 season entering its final weeks, Al Wahda is fighting to solidify their top-four standing and secure a spot in continental competition, while Kalba looks to play the role of spoiler in Abu Dhabi.
This Matchday 22 fixture features two sides with vastly different objectives as the season nears its end. Al Wahda, currently sitting in 4th place, has been one of the most consistent forces in the league. However, after a recent string of challenging results-including narrow defeats to Al Ain and Baniyas-the "Clarret" must rediscover their winning form at home to ward off the chasing pack. With 29 goals scored this season, their offensive output remains high, but defensive discipline will be the key to securing all three points.
Ittihad Kalba arrives in the capital sitting in 9th place. While they are comfortably clear of the relegation zone, the "Tigers" have proven to be a difficult opponent for the league's elite, recently securing a resilient 2-2 draw against Sharjah. Kalba's strategy often relies on tactical rigidity and a high volume of interceptions (averaging over 10 per game), making them a dangerous "bogey team" capable of frustrating Al Wahda's creative playmakers.
Players in Focus
Al Wahda: Omar Khribin & Dusan Tadic The focal point of the Al Wahda attack remains the Syrian talisman Omar Khribin, who is locked in the Golden Boot race with 14 goals this season. His clinical finishing is fueled by the creative genius of Dusan Tadic, the league's primary playmaker. Tadic leads the competition in chances created (67) and has provided 9 assists, making him the architect behind Al Wahda's most dangerous moves. Ittihad Kalba: Saile Souza & Shahriar Moghanlou
For the visitors, defensive stability starts with Saile Souza, who ranks among the league's best for interceptions (2.0 per 90). Kalba's hopes of an upset rest on the shoulders of Iranian forward Shahriar Moghanlou, the club's leading scorer with 8 goals. Moghanlou's aerial presence and hold-up play will be vital in transition as Kalba looks to exploit gaps in the Al Wahda backline.