Dalmatian Derby Coming up in Višnjik – Zadar Host Split
In the opening game of the Play-out Round 2, Zadar will be hosting Split on Friday night at home in Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Višnjik.
Danijel Jusup (Photo: Zadar/Zvonko Kucelin)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-out Round 2, Friday, 6 March 2026:
ZADAR – SPLIT
Where? Krešimir Ćosić Arena, Zadar
When? 18:00
Story of the game: In the opening game of the Play-out Round 2, Zadar will be hosting Split on Friday night at home in Krešimir Ćosić Arena in Višnjik.
It’s a game of two squads, that are in different positions in the standings right now, but not too many victories separating them. While Zadar are fighting for the Play-in Zone, being just a win away from the second place in the Play-out standings, Split are currently in the Danger Zone near the very bottom and they need to be winning in the forthcoming rounds in order to improve their position in the standings. However, they are only separated by a pair of victories right now, with Zadar being on a 6:11 record an Split on a 4:13 record.
It’s worth noting, that the two sides have met recently in the Final of the Croatian Krešimir Ćosić Cup, where Split prevailed to grab a victory, meaning that every outcome is possible.
Who would you bet on in this derby encounter in Višnjik?
Match-up in focus: Perhaps the most exciting match-up this time around is the one between Vladimir Mihailović and Teyvon Myers. While Mihailović has been the top scorer and third-leading passer all game long with an average of 20.2 points and 2.9 assists per game, Myers has been averaging 11.8 points and 3.7 assists per game as Split’s second-leading scorer and top passer. Who will lead his team to the win this time?
Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 20:6, In Zadar 9:4.
