Crvena zvezda Meridianbet welcome Slovan Bratislava in Belgrade
An intriguing clash awaits basketball fans in Belgrade on Monday evening, as Crvena zvezda Meridianbet welcome ABA League newcomers Slovan Bratislava in a battle between two teams that have enjoyed promising starts to the 2026/27 campaign.
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AdmiralBet ABA League 2026/27, Round 7, Monday, 9 November 2026
CRVENA ZVEZDA MERIDIANBET – SLOVAN BRATISLAVA
Where? Aleksandar Nikolić Hall, Belgrade
When? 18:00
Story of the Game: An intriguing clash awaits basketball fans in Belgrade on Monday evening, as Crvena zvezda Meridianbet welcome ABA League newcomers Slovan Bratislava in a battle between two teams that have enjoyed promising starts to the 2026/27 campaign.
The red-and-whites enter Round 7 with four wins from five games, having recovered impressively from their opening-round defeat by putting together four consecutive victories in the regional competition. With a 4-1 record, Zvezda are firmly among the leading teams in Group A, and another home triumph would further strengthen their position near the top of the standings.
Zvezda will also approach this game full of confidence following an outstanding EuroLeague performance on Friday evening, when they defeated Olympiacos 62:57 on the road.
On the other side, Slovan Bratislava have already demonstrated that they belong in the regional elite. The Slovakian newcomers have collected three victories in their opening five appearances, establishing themselves as genuine contenders for a place in the upper half of the group. Their 3-2 record is particularly encouraging considering that this is their debut season in the AdmiralBet ABA League.
Monday's encounter will also mark a historic occasion, as these two clubs have never previously faced each other in the regional competition. For Slovan, it represents another opportunity to test themselves against one of the most established names in ABA League history, while Zvezda will be determined to protect their home court and extend their winning streak.
Match-up in Focus: Jared Butler vs. Tray Buchanan.
One of the most exciting individual battles of Monday's encounter could take place in the backcourt, where Jared Butler and Tray Buchanan will look to lead their respective teams offensively.
Butler has been one of Crvena zvezda Meridianbet's most productive players in the regional competition, averaging 16.5 points per game. On the other side stands Buchanan, who has quickly established himself as one of Slovan's main offensive weapons. The American guard is averaging 18.8 points per game across his four appearances.
Head-to-head score in ABA: In total 0:0.
