Dalmatian derby coming up in Zadar
The last round of the first half of the season is bringing us the big domestic derby in Višnjik, where Zadar will be hosting Split.
Vladimir Anzulovic (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Sunday, 26 December 2021:
ZADAR - SPLIT
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 21:00
Story of the game: The last round of the first half of the season is bringing us the big domestic derby in Višnjik, where Zadar will be hosting Split.
It is an exceptionally important clash of two squads, that are currently battling for the same goal – escape the danger zone near the bottom of the AdmiralBet ABA League standings as soon as possible and the team that wins this one will be a step closer to doing so.
Currently, Split are placed on the very last place in the standings, alone with the record of 2:10. On the other side, Zadar are just a win away on a 3:9 record, together with Krka.
Speaking of the current shapes of both squads, we find out that Zadar have been looking a bit better lately, as they are heading into this battle after a big win in Belgrade last round over Mega Mozzart and have won 2 of their last 5 games in the AdmiralBet ABA League. On the other side, Split have lost four games in a row, which does not put their hopes of winning this game high.
Historically, Zadar have been stronger than Split, when playing at home in the regional competition. They have won 6 of 9 mutual encounters in Višnjik or Jazine before. How will it be this time?
Match-up in focus: Justin Carter has been on fire lately in the AdmiralBet ABA League, and he is currently averaging 14.7 points per game for Zadar, while on the other side we have Roko Leni Ukić, who has had an average of 10 points per game so far this season. Who will score more this time around?
Head to head in the regional league: In total 14:4; In Zadar 6:3.
