Sold-Out Spectacle in Vienna as League Newcomers Face 7-time Champions Crvena zvezda Meridianbet
A truly special basketball night awaits Austria’s capital this Sunday, as Vienna host 7-time AdmiralBet ABA League champions Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in front of a packed and sold-out Sport Arena Wien.
(Photo: Vienna)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 8, Sunday, 23 November 2025:
VIENNA - CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET
Where? Sport Arena Wien, Vienna
When? 18:00
Story of the Game: A truly special basketball night awaits Austria’s capital this Sunday, as Vienna host 7-time AdmiralBet ABA League champions Crvena zvezda Meridianbet in front of a packed and sold-out Sport Arena Wien. Days before tip-off, every ticket was gone, signaling just how much excitement this matchup has generated not only among local fans, but also within the large red-and-white fan base living in the region. The atmosphere will be electric - a rare fusion of home passion and visiting power - making this one of the most memorable evenings of the season for everyone in the arena.
Vienna enter the Round 8 clash with a 2-5 overall record and on a three-game losing streak, searching for a way to break out of their early-season struggles. It is certainly not ideal that the next opponent is one of the league’s traditional giants, but this game is about much more than standings or expectations. It is an opportunity for the newcomers to show that they belong among the elite, to compete with one of the region’s basketball powerhouses, and to prove that their home floor can host big-time ABA League battles.
On the other side, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet arrive in Vienna with a strong desire to reset and bounce back. The red-and-white team suffered a painful defeat against Cedevita Olimpija last weekend, which dropped them to 3-3 in the AdmiralBet ABA League. To make matters more difficult, they also fell in a dramatic EuroLeague finish against Valencia on Friday night.
For the Belgrade powerhouse, this game represents a crucial chance to regain rhythm, rebuild confidence, and avoid slipping further in a tightly contested season.
Match-up in Focus: Gregor Glas (Vienna) vs. Ognjen Dobrić (Crvena zvezda Meridianbet).
Gregor Glas has been Vienna’s brightest star in their AdmiralBet ABA League debut. With 17.3 points per game, he is the team’s leading scorer and currently the 6th best scorer in the entire league.
On the opposite side stands Ognjen Dobrić, a player who understands the identity of Crvena zvezda better than almost anyone. He consistently delivers when given minutes in the AdmiralBet ABA League - whether through defense, toughness, or timely scoring - and he remains one of those players whose presence lifts the team’s competitive spirit.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: 0:0.
