SC Derby Host FMP on Sunday Evening
Sunday evening action in Podgorica brings together two teams eager to change their recent narrative, as SC Derby host FMP in a Round 18 matchup of the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League.
Filip Barna (Photo: FMP/Nikola Cimburovic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Group B Round 18, Sunday, 8 February 2026:
SC DERBY - FMP
Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica
When? 19:30
Story of the Game: Sunday evening action in Podgorica brings together two teams eager to change their recent narrative, as SC Derby host FMP in a Round 18 matchup of the 2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League.
Neither side arrives in great form. SC Derby have managed just one win in their last ten games, while FMP have also struggled lately, recording only one victory across their previous seven outings. Despite those numbers, motivation will be high on both sides, as this clash still carries tangible importance.
After the completion of Round 18, both SC Derby and FMP will continue their season in the Play-Out stage. With every point from the regular season set to be transferred into the next phase, Sunday’s game represents a valuable opportunity to improve positioning and gain an early edge before the battle intensifies.
Match-up in Focus: One of the most intriguing storylines will be the individual matchup between Aleksa Ilić and Filip Barna. Both players are enjoying outstanding individual seasons and currently sit inside the Top 10 of the league’s average index rating rankings. Ilić is one of the most productive players in the competition, averaging 22.8 index rating per game, which places him third overall. Barna is not far behind, holding the eighth spot with an average index rating of 19.5 per game and serving as one of FMP’s primary offensive weapons.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 5:4; In Podgorica 4:0.
