Big game coming up on Sunday evening - Split vs. Cibona

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 6, Sunday, 31 October 2021:

SPLIT - CIBONA

Where? Split Sports Hall, Split 

When? 19:00

Story of the game: The final game of the Sunday’s schedule is quite a big one as Split are about to host Cibona in the clash of two former European champions.

These two teams have won the EuroLeague (European Champions Cup) title 5 times combined and although they haven’t been that successful lately this game is always a big derby. And, this one really matters for both sides as both Split and Cibona want desperately to get on the winning track.

Split have lost all 5 games so far in the regular season and the Yellow troops simply have to break that losing streak as soon as possible in order to escape the relegation zone. Still, it must be mentioned that Split had a very difficult schedule at the start of the new season as they faced some of the main favorites for winning the title in the opening rounds and that can explain their current overall score.

On the other side, Cibona had a dream start of the new season as they won the opening three games, however the Wolves then suffered two consecutive defeats and they now have the overall score of 3-2. It is still a very good score as Cibona are currently placed in the Playoffs zone, but if they want to stay there, they will need to get back on the winning track. That is why the upcoming game match is so important for the Zagreb side.

Cibona have been quite successful in their previous visits to Split as they have won 7 out of 9 road games against the Yellow squad in the regional league.

Match-up in focus: Darko Bajo is the top scorer of Split in this season, while he’s been recording double digits in the last three games of his team. Bajo will now have a direct duel against Cibona’s star player Nathan Reuvers who is currently the top scorer and the top rebounder of the Zagreb side.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 4:14; In Split 2:7.