Split vs Igokea: Analysis and Prediction – Split and Igokea will play a game as a part of ABA League second round.
Split vs Igokea Odds
Split Team News
Split’s start to the season hasn’t been particularly smooth. After two losses in their two pre-season friendly matches, they also lost their first official match of the season. Studentski centar came out on top in the first round of the ABA league. However, they vented their frustrations against Sibenka in the Croatian domestic league, clinching a win with a decisive score of 90:56.
The most significant change for them compared to the first round will be the addition of American forward, D.J. Fulkenberg. He proved his worth against Sibenka, scoring 20 points and grabbing six rebounds. Tonko Vuko also seems in good form at the beginning of the season, while Lovro Gnjidic will need some time to fit into the system of coach Slaven Rimac. Rimac has proven over the years that his system can elevate teams to challenge even those considered stronger on paper, which currently would include Igokea based on player names.
Although they suffered a loss in the first round, the schedule has given them the advantage of a home game in their second regional competition challenge. Entering the season with a negative record of 0-2 is certainly not what they want to experience. Split will put in maximum effort to improve their standing following the defeat to Studentski centar.
Igokea Team News
Igokea shined in the quarterfinals of the ABA Super Cup, defeating Cedevita Olimpija. However, they subsequently suffered losses to Partizan and Buducnost in the same tournament. In the first round of the Adriatic journey, they had the misfortune of hosting Crvena zvezda, starting the new season with a loss.
At the beginning of the season, it seems that the only player in shooting form is the veteran three-point specialist, Marko Jeremic. Among the big men, a lot is expected from Nikola Tanaskovic, who, in tandem with Zoran Nikolic, will need to establish control in the paint, on both ends of the floor. A potential issue early in the season for coach Vladimir Jovanovic is certainly the injury sustained by Mario Nakic. The veteran duo of Dragan Milosavljevic and Nemanja Gordic is expected to establish control both in the locker room and on the court. Jackie Carmichael is also playing a bit below his usual standards at the start of the season, while Stefan Moody is yet to showcase all the reasons he was brought in.
As we mentioned for Split, the same goes for Igokea: no one wants to start the season with two consecutive losses. However, one of the teams will face such a fate, and it’s clear that “Igosi” are not heading to Split with a white flag, but with a burning desire for win.
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Split vs Igokea H2H
These two teams have played eight head-to-head matches, all within the ABA league. Igokea holds the better record with a 6-2. An interesting fact is that the team with the superior record, boasting six wins, has managed to win on the opponent’s court as many as three times.
Absences and Injuries
Mario Nakic and Jackie Carmichael are dealing with injuries, and it’s uncertain how much they’ll play if they are included in the lineup. On the other hand, Roko Leni Ukic will not be playing for the opposing team.
Split vs Igokea Prediction
This game comes at an inconvenient time for both teams following their opening defeats in the first round of the ABA league. Split’s advantage lies in the fact that their new American addition, D.J. Falkenberg, will be available and they are playing on their home court. On the other hand, Igokea hasn’t yet shown its full potential, but they seem to possess a lot of quality. Given all these factors, we expect an incredibly close game that will be decided in the final moments, but we believe in Igokea.
Tip-off Time: Friday, 06.10.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Igokea to win
Odds: 1.70
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