Zvezda's new head coach Sfairopoulos to start his red-and-white journey against FMP away

2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 4, Monday, 23 October 2023:

FMP SOCCERBET - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET

Where? FMP Sports Hall, Belgrade

When? 18:00

Story of the game: This Monday evening we will have two city clashes in Belgrade, while the first one will be duel between two former regional champions – FMP Soccerbet vs. Crvena zvezda Meridianbet.

FMP Soccerbet are certainly not satisfied with the way they started the new AdmiralBet ABA League season as they have scored just 1 win out of the opening 3 rounds. On top of that, the Panthers have lost both games that they played at home court in this season, which makes the upcoming game even more difficult for them.

On the other side, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet are ready to start the next chapter in club’s history with new head coach Ioanis Sfairopoulos at the helm. The Greek coach arrived in Belgrade this Sunday, so his Zvezda debut is coming just one day after he officially became the first team head coach. Sfairopoulos’ one and only goal at the moment is to win the upcoming game, keep the perfect score and prepare the team for the upcoming two derby games against Partizan Mozzart Bet.

Match-up in focus: Hugo Besson (FMP Soccerbet) vs. Shabazz Napier (Crvena zvezda Meridianbet).

Besson joined FMP Soccerbet just couple of day before the start of the season, yet he did not need much time to show how good scorer he is. The Frenchman is currently FMP Soccerbet’s top scorer with 19.3 points per game.

Napier arrived in Crvena zvezda Meridianbet with the reputation of world-class scorer and he is indeed showing off his scoring skills week by week. Couple of days ago in the match against Virtus Segafredo Bologna in Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, Napier was the team top scorer with 23 points.

Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 8:22; At FMP Soccerbet’s home court 4:10.