City Rivals Collide in Ljubljana – Perspektiva Ilirija Host Cedevita Olimpija on Sunday Evening

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group A Round 17, Sunday, 1 February 2026:

PERSPEKTIVA ILIRIJA - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA

Where? Tivoli Sports Hall, Ljubljana

When? 20:00

Story of the Game: Ljubljana is set for another city derby on Sunday, as Perspektiva Ilirija host Cedevita Olimpija in a Round 17 clash of the AdmiralBet ABA League - a game where local pride and competitive urgency go hand in hand.

For Perspektiva Ilirija, the Top 8 is no longer within reach, but motivation remains high. The hosts know that every remaining win in the regular season could prove crucial once the Play-Out stage begins. With that in mind, beating their city rivals would not only boost confidence, but also strengthen their position ahead of the battles still to come.

Cedevita Olimpija arrive in this derby with different ambitions. The Dragons have already secured their Top 8 ticket, but a recent dip in form has slightly complicated their situation. After three defeats in the last five rounds, the Ljubljana giants have slipped down the Group B standings. This final regular-season game for them is therefore a must-win if they want to keep their hopes alive of climbing higher - while also relying on potential slip-ups from their direct rivals to improve their situation ahead of the Top 8.

Match-up in Focus: A key duel will take place at the point guard position. Wendell Green, the engine of Perspektiva Ilirija’s offense, is averaging 15.3 points per game this season and will be tasked with setting the tempo and breaking down the Dragons’ defense.

On the opposite side stands Umoja Gibson, Cedevita Olimpija’s floor general and one of the league’s most reliable scorers at his position. Gibson enters the derby with an average of 15.2 points per game, making this matchup one of the most evenly balanced individual battles of the round.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 3:0; In Dubai 1:0.