Big game in Novo mesto – Krka vs. Split

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 21, Sunday, 6 March 2022:

KRKA - SPLIT

Where? Leon Štukelj Sports Hall, Novo mesto

When? 20:30

Story of the game: The upcoming match between Krka and Split is of huge importance for each side as these two teams are doing everything they can to escape the bottom of the table.

At this moment, Krka and Split have the same number of wins. Krka have the overall score of 3-15, while Split have played one game more and their overall score is 3-16. Therefore, whoever wins the battle on Sunday evening will make a major step away from the last place on the standings.

Krka have been in a very bad form before this 3-week break as the team from Novo mesto lost the previous 12 games in AdmiralBet ABA League. The green-and-whites scored their last win in the season back in October last year.

On the other side, Split have also been struggling with their form lately as they have scored just 1 win in the last 10 rounds. On top of that, the Yellow troops are still winless on the road in the ongoing season as they lost all of their previous 11 away games.

As you can see, things are not looking that bright for either side at this moment, but everything can change this weekend as the win in this match can be crucial in the relegation race. This is, without any doubt, the most important game in the season for each side and that is why we expect a thrilling game in Novo mesto on Sunday evening.

Match-up in focus: Rok Stipčević (Krka) vs. Roko Leni Ukić (Split).

The battle between these two veteran point guards can actually decide the winner of the upcoming match. Rok Stipčević is the 3rd best scorer of the season at the moment and he can single-handedly win the game for his team if he has a good shooting night. On the other side, Roko Leni Ukić is a true floor general and someone who loves playing big games like this one.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 8:5; In Novo mesto 4:2.