Can Split upset Cedevita Olimpija for the first time ever?

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 15, Saturday, 14 January 2023:

CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA - SPLIT

Where? Stožice Arena, Ljubljana 

When? 19:00

Story of the game: On Saturday night, Cedevita Olimpija will be hosting Split at home in their Stožice Arena in Ljubljana.

It is a game of two teams, that have been victorious recently, but that do not share exactly the same story right now. While Cedevita Olimpija have won no less than 8 games in a row, Split have prevailed over Budućnost VOLI last round in order to return to the winning track.

And, of course, when it comes to the position in the standings, Cedevita Olimpija are on an 11:2 record, just below the very top, while Split, on the other hand, are on a 5:9 record, just below the Playoffs Zone.

So, both of them need to win on Saturday in order to keep their dreams alive. Cedevita Olimpija to keep chasing the top of the standings, while Split need it to keep their Playoffs chances realistic.

As far as history is concerned, one should mention, that Split have never ever prevailed over Cedevita Olimpija in their 5 mutual encounters. In Round 2, Cedevita Olimpija have prevailed convincingly in Gripe, with the final score of 95:77.

Can Split upset the Dragons for the first time or will tradition go on? Tune in on Saturday night and find out.

Match-up in focus: For sure, the decisive match-up of the game can be the one between excellent American guards, Yogi Ferrell of Cedevita Olimpija and Shannon Shorter. While Yogi comes as a top scorer and passer for Cedevita Olimpija with an average of 17.5 points and 7.1 assists per game, Shorter is averaging 17.8 points and 2.8 assists per game as the top scorer and third-leading passer for Split. Who will prevail and take his team to the win?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 5:0; In Ljubljana 2:0.