Will Cibona or Krka get back on the winning track in Zagreb?
On Saturday night, Cibona will be hosting Krka at home in their Dražen Petrović Arena in Zagreb.
Jan Span (Photo: Krka/Drago Perko/kosarka.si)
2023/24 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 20, Saturday, 10 February 2024:
CIBONA – KRKA
Where? Dražen Petrović Arena, Zagreb
When? 21:00
Story of the game: On Saturday night, Cibona will be hosting Krka at home in their Dražen Petrović Arena in Zagreb.
It’s a game of two squads, that will seek to get back on the winning track following their recent defeats. While Cibona have lost 4 games in a row, Krka, that have also lost 4 of their last 5 games, have lost their last one, after beating Mornar-Barsko zlato in a round prior to the last.
The calculations ahead of the game are clear. Cibona need to win in order not to find themselves in the danger zone near the very bottom of the standings, as they are currently just 2 wins above Krka and Mornar-Barsko zlato. On the other side, Krka need to win in order to improve their chances of escaping the bottom of the standings.
Previously, Cibona have been much more successful in mutual encounters in Zadar. In 15 games played so far, the Wolves celebrated victories 12 times and Krka 3.
How will it end this time? Tune in on Saturday night and find out!
Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most interesting match-up in this game can be the one between Aleksandar Aranitović and Jan Špan. While Aranitović is currently the top scorer, second-leading rebounder and third-leading passer of Cibona, averaging 15.5 points, 4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, Špan averages 11.1 points and 6.6 assists per game as Krka’s top scorer and passer. Which one of them will take his team to the win this time?
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 23:9, In Zagreb 12:3.
