Ittihad Kalba FC fell to a 3-1 home defeat against title-chasing Al-Ain FC in the ADNOC Pro-League on January 27, 2026. The match at the Ittihad Kalba Stadium saw the visitors assert their quality with a commanding performance, securing three crucial points in their pursuit of the league championship. Al-Ain took control early, netting two first-half goals to put the hosts under significant pressure. Ittihad Kalba managed to pull one back after the break to offer a glimmer of hope, but Al-Ain sealed the match result with a late third goal to extinguish any chance of a comeback. This victory solidified Al-Ain's position near the top of the league table, while Ittihad Kalba was left to reflect on a tough outing against one of the nation's strongest sides.