MATCH OF THE ROUND: Old Rivals Meet Again - Zvezda Host Bosna in Belgrade
This week’s Match of the Round in the AdmiralBet ABA League brings a blockbuster showdown of two old rivals, as Crvena zvezda Meridianbet welcome Bosna BH Telecom in a clash that could have a major impact on the standings in Group B.
(Photo: Bosna BH Telecom/Ednan Turalic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 14, Monday, 12 January 2026:
CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET - BOSNA BH TELECOM
Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Sports Hall, Belgrade
When? 20:30
Story of the Game: This week’s Match of the Round in the AdmiralBet ABA League brings a blockbuster showdown of two old rivals, as Crvena zvezda Meridianbet welcome Bosna BH Telecom in a clash that could have a major impact on the standings in Group B.
Crvena zvezda Meridianbet are in excellent form. The Belgrade side currently hold an 8-3 overall record and are riding a five-game winning streak, clearly finding their rhythm as the season progresses. Zvezda will look to use home-court advantage to strengthen their position and take another important step toward the next phase of the competition.
Bosna BH Telecom, meanwhile, come into this game full of belief of their own. Sitting at 6-5, the Sarajevo team have put together two consecutive wins, capped by a dramatic comeback victory over Zadar in the previous round - a result that is still the main topic of conversation among Bosna fans. That emotional win has injected fresh energy into the squad ahead of one of their toughest tests of the season.
Given the tight standings in Group B, this matchup could prove decisive for both sides. A win for Zvezda would further solidify their strong position, while a Bosna triumph would significantly boost their Top 8 ambitions.
The first meeting between these teams this season went Zvezda’s way, as the red-and-whites claimed an 86:77 victory in Sarajevo.
Match-up in Focus: All eyes will be on the offensive duel between Jared Butler, Zvezda’s primary scoring weapon, and Alfonso Plummer, Bosna’s recent signing and the hero of last round after erupting for 30 points.
Butler’s ability to control the tempo and score in bunches will be tested by Plummer’s hot hand and fearless shot-making, making their head-to-head battle one of the defining storylines of the night.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 9:5; In Belgrade 6:0.
