Al-Dhafra fell to a 0-2 home defeat against Baniyas Club in the ADNOC Pro-League on December 29, 2025. Baniyas secured a comfortable away win at the Al Dhafra Stadium with a professional and controlled performance. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half with a clinical finish following a defensive mistake. They doubled their advantage early in the second half from a set-piece, effectively putting the game to bed. Al-Dhafra struggled to create clear opportunities, with Baniyas's organized defense snuffing out any threat. The match was notable for Baniyas's efficiency in both boxes, contrasting with Al-Dhafra's lack of cutting edge. The three points helped Baniyas climb into the top half of the league table, while the defeat left Al-Dhafra isolated at the bottom and in deep relegation trouble. The Baniyas coach was satisfied with a job well done, while the Al-Dhafra manager admitted his team lacked quality in the final third.