MATCH OF THE ROUND: Podgorica set for derby as Budućnost VOLI welcome Partizan Mozzart Bet

2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Top 8 Round 6, Sunday, 5 April 2026:

BUDUĆNOST VOLI - PARTIZAN MOZZART BET

Where? Morača Sports Hall, Podgorica

When? 18:00

Story of the Game: It’s time for another regional derby and a clash between two of last season’s finalists, as Budućnost VOLI welcome Partizan Mozzart Bet to Podgorica on Sunday evening in this week’s Match of the Round.

With the regular season entering its decisive phase, both sides arrive highly motivated, knowing that every remaining game could shape their final standings ahead of the Playoffs.

Budućnost VOLI have slim chances of reaching of the top two spots, but the battle for 3rd place is very much alive. The Podgorica side are currently tied with Crvena zvezda Meridianbet, meaning that each of their remaining three games carries significant weight. Securing that position could be crucial for playoff positioning, and a win in this high-profile derby would be a major step toward that goal.

On the other side, Partizan Mozzart Bet are currently leading the race in the Top 8 stage, holding a narrow edge over Dubai Basketball. However, with Dubai owning the head-to-head advantage, the black-and-whites simply cannot afford any slip-ups in the final stretch of the regular season. That makes this upcoming clash nothing short of a “mini final” for the Belgrade side as they aim to maintain pole position heading into the postseason.

Match-up in Focus: Rasheed Sulaimon vs.  Sterling Brown.

Sulaimon has been one of Budućnost VOLI’s most reliable offensive weapons lately, scoring 20+ points in two of the last three games and providing consistent scoring punch from the perimeter. Meanwhile, Sterling Brown is in outstanding form for Partizan Mozzart Bet, with his recent EuroLeague MVP of the Round award underlining his current impact and confidence.

Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 18:34; In Podgorica 13:11.