Krka vs FMP: Analysis and Prediction – Krka will play at home in Novo Mesto against FMP in the ABA League Round 14.
Krka vs FMP Odds
Krka Team News
Krka secured their first home win in the ABA League this season last weekend by defeating Borac Cacak 89:80, bringing their record to 3-10. The two previous victories were achieved on the road, and without them, the situation would have been much more complicated.
Compared to October and November, Krka now has more solutions. They signed veteran Darko Planinic, bringing strength under the basket, and Jairus Hamilton returned from injury. With these two additions, the team looks much stronger. The issue lies in the inconsistent three-point shooting. Apart from Jan Span, hardly anyone can consistently score from long range. Isaiah Cousins occasionally shows his potential, but he is not someone with regular offensive production.
After facing Borac Cacak, Krka now encounters another Serbian club. While they may lack the individual talent of FMP, head coach Gasper Okorn always has a prepared plan, and if his team repeats their performance from the previous round, they can expect another win.
FMP Team News
FMP also achieved a crucial and valuable win in the last round by winning 77:75 against Mornar on the road, taking a significant step toward avoiding the last position. Although their situation is still complicated with a 4-9 record, it would have been much worse without the triumph in Bar.
Due to poor results at the beginning of the season, FMP parted ways with Nenad Stefanovic. Young coach Stevan Mijovic got the chance to prove himself, and the win against Mornar indicates that better days might come. Vojislav Stojanovic brought extra quality, and Hugo Besson consistently shows significant leadership qualities in this team. Nate Watson is also progressing as the season advances, providing FMP with enough individual talent not to worry about the battle for survival. The team has welcomed back Matic Rebec, who is expected to further strengthen the team’s backcourt.
This match in Novo Mesto is an excellent opportunity for FMP to distance themselves far enough from the bottom of the table. They have more quality than Krka, but it won’t be enough unless they are ready to fight for the entire 40 minutes and leave everything they have on the court. That hasn’t been the case every time this season.
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Krka vs FMP H2H
In the first round of the ABA League this season, Krka won against FMP by 99:97 on the road. Before that, FMP had ten consecutive victories against Krka.
Absences and Injuries
Both teams have all players available.
Krka vs FMP Prediction
While FMP has significantly improved their team with several new players recently, it will take time for the new coach to organize everything as planned. Roles are not yet fully defined, so it’s not realistic for them to win on the road twice consecutively. Krka may not have the same talent as the visitors, but they play cohesively and search for the best solutions in offense. Both teams are aware of how much a victory would mean, and in the “Leon Stukelj” hall, Krka has defeated much stronger teams than this FMP in the past.
Tip-off Time: Friday, 29.12.2023, 17:00 CET
Prediction: Krka -1.5
Odds: 1.79
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