Spartak Office Shoes and Zadar Face Off in Play-In Showdown
The AdmiralBet ABA League Play-In stage brings a do-or-die clash on Thursday evening, as Spartak Office Shoes host Zadar in a game that will decide whose Playoffs dream stays alive.
(Photo: Spartak Office Shoes/Damir Vujkovic)
2025/26 AdmiralBet ABA League Play-in Round 1, Thursday, 30 April 2026:
SPARTAK OFFICE SHOES - ZADAR
Where? Dudova šuma Sports Hall, Subotica
When? 19:00
Story of the Game: The AdmiralBet ABA League Play-In stage brings a do-or-die clash on Thursday evening, as Spartak Office Shoes host Zadar in a game that will decide whose Playoffs dream stays alive.
There is no margin for error anymore. The winner of this duel will move one step closer to the Playoffs and earn a trip to face Igokea m:tel on the road in the decisive battle for the final ticket. On the other side, defeat means the end of the 2025/26 ABA League campaign.
Spartak Office Shoes may enter this matchup with confidence, having already beaten Zadar twice this season. The Subotica side first claimed a convincing 85:70 road win, before edging out Zadar in a dramatic finish at home - 76:75. However, previous results will mean little now, as this is by far the most important meeting between the two sides this year.
Match-up in focus: Olivier Hanlan vs. Vladimir Mihailović.
All eyes will be on the duel between two offensive leaders.
Olivier Hanlan has been Spartak Office Shoes’ most reliable scorer this season, averaging 12 points per game and often setting the tone for his team’s offense. His ability to control the tempo and deliver in key moments could be crucial for the hosts.
On the other side stands Vladimir Mihailović, Zadar’s top scorer and one of the league’s elite offensive players. Averaging 20 points per game, he currently ranks as the 3rd leading scorer in the entire competition. If Mihailović finds his rhythm, Zadar’s chances of flipping the script increase significantly.
Head-to-Head Score in ABA: In total 3:1; In Subotica 2:0.
