Can Zadar Stun Crvena zvezda Meridianbet Once More?
Saturday night is going to be a big one in Zadar, as the Dalmatians will be hosting Crvena zvezda Meridianbet at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Višnjik!
Marko Ramljak (Photo: ABA League j.t.d./Dragana Stjepanovic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 15, Saturday, 17 January 2026:
ZADAR – CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 18:00
Story of the game: Saturday night is going to be a big one in Zadar, as the Dalmatians will be hosting Crvena zvezda Meridianbet at home in their Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Višnjik!
The first time the two squads met this season – in Belgrade – could not be any more dramatic. In the opening round of the season, it has been Zadar that has shocked Crvena zvezda Meridianbet on the road in Belgrade and got away with a narrow 85:79 win in the end. This time, the red and white, that are still aiming at the first place in Group B, have come for revenge.
The Belgrade powerhouse is coming to Dalmatia packed with confidence, after having won 6 games in a row lately in the regional competition, while Zadar on the other end have lost 3 games in a row, while only winning one of their last 5 games.
They are also seeking for their last chance to hop on the Top 8 train, as they are currently 3 wins behind Spartak Office Shoes, while only having 3 more games to play this season. So the win is a must for a blue and white squad. Just as is the case with Zvezda, in their struggle for the first place in Group B.
The history of the rivalry reveals that the games between the two squads have always been exciting in Zadar. While the hosts have prevailed 9 times in Višnjik and Jazine, Crvena zvezda Meridianbet celebrated victories 14 times.
Who will prevail this time?
Match-up in focus: Perhaps the key match-up of the game cane be the one between Marko Ramljak and Chima Moneke. Ramljak has been the third-leading scorer and top rebounder of Zadar so far this season, averaging 10.2 points and 7 rebounds per game, while Moneke, on the other end, is currently the second-leading scorer and top rebounder of Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, averaging 13.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game.
Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 14:33, In Zadar 9:14.
