Belgrade Awaits Another Partizan Mozzart Bet vs. Cedevita Olimpija Classic
Round 3 of the Top 8 stage brings a highly attractive matchup in Belgrade, where Partizan Mozzart Bet will host Cedevita Olimpija on Sunday at 13:00.
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2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 3, Sunday, 15 March 2026:
PARTIZAN MOZZART BET - CEDEVITA OLIMPIJA
Where? Belgrade Arena, Belgrade
When? 13:00
Story of the Game: Round 3 of the Top 8 stage brings a highly attractive matchup in Belgrade, where Partizan Mozzart Bet will host Cedevita Olimpija on Sunday at 13:00. What makes this clash even more exciting is the fact that both teams enter the game undefeated in the Top 8 stage, setting the stage for a direct battle between two of the form teams in the competition.
Partizan Mozzart Bet opened the Top 8 phase with a strong victory against Budućnost VOLI, while in the second round they delivered a dominant performance on the road by defeating Bosna BH Telecom by a huge 40-point margin. The Belgrade side therefore enters this matchup with maximum confidence and with clear ambitions to maintain their perfect record in the group.
On the other side, Cedevita Olimpija have played just one game so far in the Top 8 stage, but they made a powerful statement right away by defeating Dubai Basketball at home. The Ljubljana side therefore also arrives in Belgrade unbeaten and eager to extend their positive run.
Both teams also enjoyed an excellent week on the European stage. Cedevita Olimpija defeated NINERS Chemnitz to secure a place in the BKT EuroCup Quarter-Finals, while Partizan Mozzart Bet returned to the winning path in the EuroLeague with a valuable road triumph against Bayern Munich. These results have certainly boosted the confidence of both squads ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
Historically, games between Partizan Mozzart Bet and Cedevita Olimpija have often delivered drama, intensity and thrilling finishes, and there is every reason to believe that this weekend’s clash could follow the same script.
Match-up in focus: The matchup in focus will feature the duel between two key offensive leaders - Carlik Jones and Umoja Gibson. After recovering from injury, Jones immediately showed how crucial he is for the Partizan Mozzart Bet lineup, bringing scoring, playmaking and energy back to the team. On the other side, Gibson has once again proven to be the undisputed leader of the Cedevita Olimpija offense, something he has demonstrated repeatedly this season, including in the recent EuroCup clash.
Head-to-Head in ABA: In total 8:7; In Belgrade 7:1.
