FMP Soccerbet host Zadar
In the clash of two squads, that are still fighting for their Playoffs spots, FMP Soccerbet will be hosting Zadar at home in their FMP Arena in Belgrade.
Marko Ramljak (KK Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
AdmiralBet ABA League Round 22, Friday, 17 March 2023:
FMP SOCCERBET – ZADAR
Where? FMP Arena, Belgrade
When? 20:00
Story of the game: In the clash of two squads, that are still fighting for their Playoffs spots, FMP Soccerbet will be hosting Zadar at home in their FMP Arena in Belgrade.
Two squads, that are occupying places 5 and 6 in the standings at the moment, haven’t been shining lately, with FMP Soccerbet having lost 5 games in a row, while Zadar have only returned to the winning track last round and having won only 2 of their last 5 games.
However, it is an extremely important game for both sides, not only since the win would bring them one step closer to securing their Playoffs spots, but also because they are direct rivals for the 5th place in the standings and a better entering point for the Playoffs.
Tradition has been clear. In 14 games played so far between the two sides in Belgrade, Zadar have prevailed only twice. Can they beat tradition, besides the Panthers, this time?
Match-up in focus: Luka Božić has been the undisputed leader of Zadar all season long, as he is leading them in points (22.7), rebounds (9.6) and assists (6.2) per game. It is to be seen whether Aleksa Stepanović, who has been averaging 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists per game can stop him this time. If he succeeds, this might well determine the outcome of the clash this time.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 18:12 In Zadar 12:2.
