MATCH OF THE ROUND: Domestic derby of old friends in Višnjik!

The opening game of the 17th round of the season is already going to be a big one – Cedevita are coming to Višnjik to face the home side of Zadar in what is going to be the match of the 17th round in the ABA League.,

ABA League 17th round, Saturday, 7.1.2017:

ZADAR - CEDEVITA

Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar

When? 17:00

Story of the game: The Dalmatian – Zagreb derbies have always been something special and it is expected not to be any different this time, as Zadar are about to host Cedevita in the opening game of the 17th round of the season, which is at the same time chosen to be the match of the round.

It will be an opportunity for the Dalmatian basketball pride to get their revenge over Cedevita for the shocking defeat in the fourth round of the season, when the team from the capital was better in Dom sportova by 58 points! This time it is expected to be different, since Zadar have stood up and managed to win 6 games so far this season and are playing beautiful basketball, especially at home court in front of their fanatic crowd, where they are tough to beat in general.

Both teams are heading into this game after a loss – Cedevita were unluckily defeated during the week in the EuroCup against Valencia, while Zadar lost in the previous round of the ABA League season against the league’s frontrunners Crvena zvezda mts.
While Zadar will miss Marko Jurica and Jakov Vladović on court this time, Cedevita are coming to Višnjik without Marko Tomas and Scotty Hopson.

Match-up in focus: The battle of big men will be the most exciting to watch this time without any doubt – Ivan Marinković is a true leader of Zadar on the court and he will be tested by the last season’s MVP of the season Miro Bilan this time in the paint. Which one will prevail in this exciting battle?

Head to head in regional league: In total 6:7; In Zadar 3:3.