The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated kickoff of the 2025–2026 ADNOC Pro League, scheduled for August 16 and 17.
The opening matchweeks of the past four seasons have witnessed thrilling moments and exciting fixtures, with a total of 84 goals scored across these first rounds, 28 goals in the first halves and 56 in the second halves, showing a clear trend of more attacking output after the break.
The 2024–2025 season opener saw the highest goal tally, with 27 goals scored, 5 in the first half and a remarkable 22 in the second half.
It was followed closely by the 2023–2024 opening round, which featured 26 goals, split evenly with 13 in each half.
In the 2021–2022 season, 16 goals were recorded during Matchweek One, including 5 in the first half and 11 in the second.
The 2022–2023 opener saw 15 goals, with 5 scored in the first half and 10 in the second.
Highlights of the last four opening matchweeks
2021–2022 Season
Total Goals: 16
First Half: 5
Second Half: 11
Home Wins: 3
Away Wins: 4
Biggest Scoreline: Al Wahda 4–0 Al Orooba
2022–2023 Season
Total Goals: 15
First Half: 5
Second Half: 10
Home Wins: 2
Away Wins: 2
Draws: 3
Highest-Scoring Match: Al Wasl 2–2 Al Wahda
2023–2024 Season
Total Goals: 26
First Half: 13
Second Half: 13
Home Wins: 3
Away Wins: 4
Biggest Scoreline: Sharjah 4–3 Kalba
2024–2025 Season
Total Goals: 27
First Half: 5
Second Half: 22
Home Wins: 4
Away Wins: 2
Draws: 1
Biggest Scorelines:
Al Nasr 5–1 Al Orooba
Al Ain 5–1 Khorfakkan
As fans look ahead to the 2025–2026 curtain-raiser, the numbers from recent seasons suggest one thing: expect goals, and expect most of them after halftime.
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