Baniyas Club and Al Bataeh played to a 1-1 draw in a United Arab Emirates ADNOC Pro-League match on January 18, 2026. The game at the Baniyas Stadium, kicking off at 21:05, was a scrappy affair between two teams battling to move clear of the relegation zone. Baniyas took the lead in the first half from a corner, but Al Bataeh showed resilience to equalize early in the second period with a well-taken finish from inside the box. Both teams had chances to win the game in the final twenty minutes, but a combination of poor finishing and good goalkeeping ensured the match ended all square. The point was a fair reflection of the balance of play and provided each team with a small step towards safety. The match result did little to change the congested look of the bottom half of the league table. The Al Bataeh coach highlighted his team's improved second-half performance as a positive sign after their recent heavy defeat.