Slovan Bratislava eye third triumph, Krka chase first win of the season
An interesting encounter awaits in Bratislava on Sunday evening, as league newcomers Slovan Bratislava welcome Krka in a clash between two teams that have made encouraging starts to the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League campaign.
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2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League Regular Season, Group A, Round 6, Sunday, 1 November 2026:
SLOVAN BRATISLAVA – KRKA
Where? GOPASS Arena, Bratislava
When? 19:00 CET
Story of the Game: Two teams with different starts to the 2026/27 AdmiralBet ABA League campaign will meet in Bratislava on Sunday evening, as Slovan Bratislava welcome Krka in an important Group A encounter.
The Slovak newcomers have enjoyed a respectable introduction to the regional competition, recording two victories and two defeats in their opening four games. With a 2-2 record, Slovan have already demonstrated that they can compete at this level, but they will now be looking to build on that foundation and move into positive territory. Playing on their home court against a winless opponent presents a valuable opportunity for Dejan Jakara's squad to claim their third victory of the season.
Meanwhile, the situation is considerably more challenging for Krka. The Novo mesto squad have suffered four consecutive defeats to open their campaign and arrive in Bratislava still searching for their first victory. With every passing round, the pressure to turn things around increases, and Sunday's encounter represents another important opportunity to change the direction of their season.
There is also an interesting connection between the two teams on the sidelines. Slovan head coach Dejan Jakara previously led Krka, meaning he will be facing a club he knows particularly well. That familiarity could add another tactical dimension to a contest in which both teams have plenty at stake.
Match-up in Focus: An exciting backcourt duel between Slovan Bratislava's Trevon Buchanan and Krka's Diante Baldwin could have a major influence on Sunday's outcome.
Buchanan has been the driving force behind Slovan's impressive offensive performances, averaging 18.8 points per game and establishing himself as the team's leading scorer.
On the other side, Baldwin has been equally important for Krka, averaging 15.3 points and an impressive 8.5 assists per game, while also leading his team with an average index rating of 19.
Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 0:0.
