Sunday Night Test for Partizan as Split Arrive in Belgrade

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 12, Sunday, 28 December 2025:

PARTIZAN MOZZART BET - SPLIT

Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Sports Hall, Belgrade

When? 19:30

Story of the Game: Sunday evening in Belgrade brings a matchup between two old rivals, as Partizan Mozzart Bet host Split at Aleksandar Nikolić Sports Hall.

The situation around Partizan is quite specific and difficult to read. On one hand, the black-and-whites are enjoying a four-game winning streak in the AdmiralBet ABA League and recently celebrated a huge EuroLeague triumph in the eternal derby against Crvena zvezda Meridianbet. On the other hand, alarming EuroLeague defeats - most recently a heavy loss suffered just a few days ago against Maccabi Tel Aviv - have shaken the club and raised serious concerns.

This Round 12 clash will therefore mark the ABA League debut of new head coach Joan Penarroya, whose immediate task is clear: stabilize the team, restore confidence and prepare Partizan for the demanding second half of the season. A convincing performance at home would go a long way toward calming the atmosphere and setting a new tone.

Split, meanwhile, arrive in Belgrade fully aware of the opportunity in front of them. The Yellow squad will try to exploit Partizan’s fragile moment and stun the old rival on their own floor - just as they did in February last year, when they shocked the Belgrade crowd with an away win. With nothing to lose, Split will look to play freely and aggressively.

Match-up in Focus: All eyes will be on Duane Washington, the new ABA League record holder for most points scored in a single game after his sensational 48-point explosion last weekend. His scoring ability and leadership will be crucial as Partizan search for rhythm under new guidance. On the other side stands Teyvon Myers, who knows how to hurt the Belgrade side - he scored 23 points in the previous meeting between these two teams and will once again be Split’s primary offensive weapon.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 20:1; In Belgrade 9:1.