Can MZT Skopje Aerodrom grab the most important win of the season?

AdmiralBet ABA League Round 26, Friday, 14 April 2023:

MZT SKOPJE AERODROM – CIBONA

Where? Jane Sandanski Arena, Skopje

When? 18:00

Story of the game: In their last game of the AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, MZT Skopje Aerodrom will be hosting Cibona at home in their Jane Sandanski Arena in Skopje, in a battle to avoid relegation to the NLB ABA League 2.

It is clear that only a win counts for MZT Skopje Aerodrom in their race to overcome Borac Mozzart in the battle to avoid the last place in the standings. In case they win in the final round and Borac lose to Budućnost VOLI, MZT Skopje Aerodrom will play the AdmiralBet ABA League Qualifiers and Borac Mozzart are relegated to the NLB ABA League 2.

However, if Borac win, MZT Skopje Aerodrom are relegated regardless of their possible win over Cibona. In case MZT Skopje Aerodrom fail to beat Cibona, they are relegated automatically.

For Cibona, the game has a prestigious character, as they are still in a race for the 9th spot in the Regular Season.
History reveals, that the clashes between MZT Skopje Aerodrom and Cibona have always been unpredictable. In six encounters, played so far in Skopje, MZT Skopje Aerodrom have prevailed 3 times, just like Cibona.

Recently, MZT Skopje Aerodrom have won 2 games in a row, while Cibona lost 2 in a row. Will the streaks continue or end in Jane Sandanski Arena?

Match-up in focus: Michael Caffey of MZT Skopje Aerodrom faces Borna Kapusta of Cibona! It will be a clash of two top-level point guards, both of which are the top passers of their respective squads, with Caffey averaging 4.6 points per game and Kapusta 6.7. And while Caffey is also the top scorer of MZT Skopje Aerodrom with 13.3 points scored per game, Kapusta is the second-leading scorer of Cibona, averaging 11.5 points per game. Who will lead their team to the win this time?

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 5:8; In Skopje 3:3.