Can Zadar break their 7-year losing streak against Crvena zvezda mts?
Zadar haven’t defeated Crvena zvezda mts since 2012. Meanwhile, the red & whites have scored 13 consecutive wins against this rival.
Visnjik, Kresimir Cosic Arena (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
ABA League Round 11, Sunday, 15.12.2019:
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Hall
Where? 18:00
Story of the game: The games between Zadar and Crvena zvezda mts are always special as their rivalry goes way back in the past. Still, one side will definitely want to forget the past couple of years of this big rivalry.
Zadar haven’t defeated Crvena zvezda mts in ABA League since 2012! Meanwhile, the red & whites have scored 13 consecutive wins against this rival, significantly improving their overall head-to-head score. And looking at their current form, Crvena zvezda mts are once again clear favorites in the clash against Zadar.
The reigning ABA League champions are just outside in the Playoffs zone and they want to get back into the Top 4 as soon as possible. The only problem for the red & whites in front of this match are injuries, as both of their point guards (Lorenzo Brown and Filip Čović) might miss the upcoming game.
On the other side, Zadar have scored just one single win so far in the season and they are currently placed at the bottom of the standings. Still, it must be mentioned that Zadar scored that one win in the match against 3rd placed Cedevita Olimpija, so they have already defeated one of the league’s top teams. Can they do it once again? We are about to find out on Sunday evening.
Match-up in focus: Ive Ivanov vs. Derrick Brown! Ive Ivanov is the 2nd best scorer of Zadar, while his huge experience should be very helpful for his team in the clash against the league champions. At the same time, Crvena zvezda mts are still waiting for Derrick Brown to show his true face, while this match might be a nice chance for him to step up for the red & whites.
Head to head in the regional league: In total 11:22; In Zadar 8:8.
