MATCH OF THE ROUND: Spartak Looking to Bounce Back as Cedevita Olimpija Arrive in Top Form
The AdmiralBet ABA League spotlight heads to Subotica this Sunday, as Spartak Office Shoes welcome Cedevita Olimpija in the Match of the Round, bringing together two teams with strong records, high ambitions, and plenty of momentum from their European campaigns.
(Photo: Spartak Office Shoes/Aleksandar Secerov)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 8, Sunday, 23 November 2025:
SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA
Where? Dudova šuma Sportsk Hall, Subotica
When? 17:00
Story of the Game: The AdmiralBet ABA League spotlight heads to Subotica this Sunday, as Spartak Office Shoes welcome Cedevita Olimpija in the Match of the Round, bringing together two teams with strong records, high ambitions, and plenty of momentum from their European campaigns.
After a blistering start to the season, Spartak Office Shoes are looking to steady the ship. The Subotica side suffered two consecutive league defeats, but their overall performance remains impressive, a 5-2 record and a firm position among the top four teams in Group B. Returning home for this marquee showdown, Spartak will be eager to prove that their strong season is no coincidence.
Cedevita Olimpija are traveling to Subotica with confidence sky-high. The Dragons stunned Crvena zvezda Meridianbet last weekend in Ljubljana, earning what may be their most important AdmiralBet ABA League victory of the season. With an overall 5-1 record and a four-game winning streak, Cedevita Olimpija have quietly climbed near the top of the standings and are playing some of their best basketball of the year.
To make things even more intriguing, both teams enter this match fresh from major European triumphs.
Spartak Office Shoes defeated SL Benfica midweek, securing a ticket to the FIBA Champions League Play-Ins, while Cedevita Olimpija delivered a statement win in the BKT EuroCup, beating Hamburg and climbing to the top of their group.
Match-up in Focus: Olivier Hanlan (Spartak Office Shoes) vs. Umoja Gibson (Cedevita Olimpija).
Hanlan, Spartak’s 3rd-best scorer this season, continues to be one of the most reliable offensive weapons for coach Vladimir Jovanović. His ability to create shots off the dribble and take over stretches of the game will be crucial against Cedevita Olimpija’s aggressive defensive schemes.
Across from him stands a familiar face in Subotica - Umoja Gibson, a former Spartak star who is now one of the leaders of Cedevita Olimpija’s explosive offense. Gibson has reached double figures in most games this season and remains one of the most dynamic guards in the entire league.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 1:1; In Subotica 1:0.
