Mornar-Barsko zlato and FMP Soccerbet wish to get back on the winning track in Bar
In the opening game of the Saturday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Mornar-Barsko zlato will be hosting FMP Soccerbet at home in their Topolica Sports Hall in Bar.
Mihailo Pavicevic (Photo: Mornar-Barsko zlato/Media Pro)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 13, Saturday, 23 December 2023:
MORNAR-BARSKO ZLATO – FMP SOCCERBET
Where? Topolica Sports Hall, Bar
When? 17:00
Story of the game: In the opening game of the Saturday’s AdmiralBet ABA League schedule, Mornar-Barsko zlato will be hosting FMP Soccerbet at home in their Topolica Sports Hall in Bar.
It will be a clash of two opponents, that wish to get back on the winning tack after series of defeats – Mornar-Barsko zlato have been defeated 7 times in a row, while on the other side, FMP Soccerbet haven’t tasted the sweetness of a win for 6 consecutive games.
Of course, winning in this game would be of exceptional importance for both of the two squads, that are currently fighting to escape the danger zone near the bottom of the standings. While Mornar are currently the last-placed team in the league with a record of 1:11, FMP Soccerbet are just two wins above them with a 3:9 record. For the hosts, the win would mean that they have tied themselves with Krka at least for a while, at the 13th place in the standings, while for FMP, victory would bring a short relief, as they would be 3 wins above the very bottom of the standings.
When looking at the past, one notices that the two squads have met 14 times so far in the regional competition, having split the number of wins evenly (7:7).
However, in Bar, FMP Soccerbet only grabbed 2 victories in 7 games.
How will this one end this time? Which team will get back on the winning track?
Match-up in focus: For sure, the key match-up of the game this time around will be the one between Marcus Weathers of Mornar-Barsko zlato and Hugo Besson of FMP Soccerbet. While Weathers is currently the top scorer and rebounder of his team, averaging 15.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, Besson is averaging 16 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game as FMP Soccerbet’s top scorer, third-leading rebounder, as well as third-leading passer. Who will lead his team to the win this time?
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 7:7, In Bar 5:2.
