The 2026–27 ADIB Cup continues on Saturday and Sunday, November 14 and 15, with seven Gameweek 4 fixtures as clubs look to strengthen their positions in the standings or recover from disappointing starts.
The Bur Dubai Derby between Al Wasl and Al Nasr at Zabeel Stadium on Saturday headlines the action, with both sides firmly in contention at the top of the table.
Al Wasl lead the standings with a perfect nine points from three matches, while third-placed Al Nasr have seven points.
The two Dubai clubs have met nine times previously in the competition, with Al Wasl recording two wins and Al Nasr one, alongside six draws.
Al Wasl's Sergio Pereira has provided six assists in seven ADIB Cup appearances, while Al Nasr's Kevin Ardila has been involved in seven goals across his last eight matches in the competition.
Al Dhafra host second-placed Ajman at Hamdan bin Zayed Stadium, with the visitors aiming to extend their perfect start after winning all three matches to collect nine points.
Al Dhafra, meanwhile, are still searching for their first point.
Ajman hold the historical advantage in this fixture, with three wins to Al Dhafra's one, and will be targeting four consecutive victories in the competition for the first time in their history.
Elsewhere, Hatta face Al Ain at Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium, with both teams seeking their first win after collecting just one point each.
Al Ain are winless in their last five ADIB Cup matches, while Hatta have gone seven consecutive games without victory. Both clubs have also dropped eight points from winning positions this season, the joint-highest total in the competition.
Sunday's action begins with United hosting Sharjah at Al Maktoum Stadium in the first-ever ADIB Cup meeting between the two clubs.
Sharjah have four points, one more than United, who have enjoyed more possession than their opponents in each of their opening three matches.
Sharjah will also be looking to end a run of two consecutive away defeats in the competition.
Al Wahda face Khorfakkan at Bani Yas Stadium, with the former on three points and the latter still without a point after three successive defeats.
Al Wahda have won two of the clubs' four previous meetings in the competition, compared with one victory for Khorfakkan and one draw. Khorfakkan have also registered the fewest shots in the tournament this season, with just 16 attempts.
At Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, fourth-placed Al Jazira, who have seven points, host fifth-placed Bani Yas, who have six.
Their five previous ADIB Cup meetings have produced one win for each side and three draws. Al Jazira enter the fixture with an impressive defensive record, having kept clean sheets in all three of their opening matches.
Gameweek 4 concludes at Kalba Stadium, where Kalba, on four points, welcome Shabab Al Ahli, who have five.
Shabab Al Ahli are unbeaten in their five previous ADIB Cup meetings with Kalba, recording one victory and four draws.
Federico Cartabia is another player to watch, having contributed to 23 goals in 30 appearances in the competition.
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