Can Spartak Office Shoes Stop the Budućnost VOLI’s Run?

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 17, Saturday, 31 January 2026:

SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES – BUDUĆNOST VOLI

Where? Dudova šuma Sports Hall, Subotica

When? 17:30

Story of the game: On Saturday night, Spartak Office Shoes will be hosting Budućnost VOLI at home in their Dudova šuma Sports Hall in Subotica.

The first time the two squads met this season, the Subotica side came up with a sensation in Morača Sports Hall, as they have prevailed over Budućnost VOLI 93:97 in the opening round of the season. Much has changed since then. Budućnost VOLI are currently at the first place in Group B and in the middle of the 8 games long winning streak. On the other side, Spartak Office Shoes, having encountered some unpleasant results lately, have only won 2 of their last 5 games and are placed on the edge of the Top 8 zone.

The question ahead of the big clash in Dudova šuma Sports Hall is whether the hosts can gather the strength to knock down Budućnost VOLI once again, which is crucial for them to remain in the race for a Top4 spot in Group B, or will Budućnost VOLI come up with a sweet revenge, that would extend their winning run to 9 games and keep them calm atop of the standings.

The only time the two squads met in Subotica before, Budućnost VOLI were the ones to celebrate. Will the history repeat itself or will Spartak remain this season’s Budućnost VOLI’s nemesis?

Tune in on Saturday and find out!

Match-up in focus: Perhaps the key match-up of the game is the one between Olivier Hanlan and Yogi Ferrell. While Hanlan has been both the second-leading scorer and passer of Spartak Office Shoes, averaging 12.8 points and 4.2 assists per game, Ferrell is currently leading Budućnost VOLI in both scoring and passing, with an average of 12.8 points and 3.3 assists per game. Who will lead his team to the precious win this time?

Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 2:1, In Subotica 0:1.