Who will get back on the winning track – Krka or Split?
In the final stretch of the regular season, Krka and Split are set to face off in Novo Mesto in the match in which each side will be looking to get back on the winning track.
(Photo: Split/Ivica Cavka)
2024/25 AdmiralBet ABA League Round 26, Sunday, 6 April 2025:
KRKA - SPLIT
Where? Leon Štukelj Sports Hall, Novo mesto
When? 17:00
Story of the game: In the final stretch of the regular season, Krka and Split are set to face off in Novo Mesto in the match in which each side will be looking to get back on the winning track.
Krka enter this round looking to end their 9-game losing streak and give their home fans something to cheer about at Leon Štukelj Hall. The Novo Mesto squad have been showing glimpses of good basketball but haven’t been able to turn performances into wins lately. Still, they remain a tough opponent on their home court, and with the pressure on, they’ll be hoping to rise to the occasion.
Split, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back after two consecutive defeats. With several teams clustered in the lower half of the standings, each game is a chance to build momentum and secure a more favorable position heading into the final weeks. The Yellow troops have shown they can play strong team basketball, and they’ll look to bring that energy to Novo mesto.
Match-up in focus: Keep an eye on the duel between Krka’s experienced guard Jan Špan and Split’s floor general Shannon Shorter. Špan has been Krka’s key man guy in clutch situations, while Shorter brings scoring, leadership, and tempo control for Split. The outcome of this backcourt battle could go a long way in deciding the winner.
Head-to-head score in the regional league: In total 9:8; In Novo mesto: 5:3.
