Zadar vs Mornar: Analysis and Prediction – Zadar and Mornar will play a game in the ABA League third round.
Zadar vs Mornar Odds
Zadar Team News
Zadar has so far only secured wins in the Croatian domestic championship, while recording losses in the ABA league between those national championship games. They’ve defeated Cibona, Sibenka, and Alkar, but have suffered two losses in the regional competition, against SC Derby and Buducnost.
What stands out prominently is the fantastic form shown by Luka Bozic. The reigning MVP of the Adriatic journey is registering impressive numbers at the beginning of this season. However, it seems he lacks the necessary support from teammates who are expected to step up. Arijan Lakic and Dario Dreznjak stand out from the group, something that urgently needs to change if coach Danijel Jusup hopes to at least replicate last season’s results where Zadar secured a playoff spot.
This is an ideal opportunity for the Croatian representative in the ABA league to achieve their first win of the season. They’re playing at home for the first time this season after two away games in Montenegro, and once again, they’re facing a Montenegrin opponent. Whether this will be “third time’s a charm” largely depends on them.
Mornar Team News
Taking into account all the competitions Mornar is part of, they are currently in quite a slump. Evidence of this is their three consecutive losses across the FIBA Champions League qualifiers, and two ABA league games.
Head coach Mihailo Pavicevic has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s form, and understandably so, given that they are not delivering as expected on the court. Roster changes and a reduced budget for the current season have contributed to this situation. Moreover, an injury sustained by Jacobi Boykins, one of their significant additions, has only added insult to injury. Antabia Waller hasn’t shown the form we’ve seen from him in past seasons. It seems that, in terms of shooting, Nemanja Vranjes is the only player performing at the beginning of the season. Alexandre Gavrilovicand Marko Kovacevic might be playing above expectations, but the team’s leaders aren’t yet at the desired level.
After facing off against Partizan and Buducnost, Mornar is now headed to always challenging away match against Zadar, which doesn’t make things any easier. While it’s clear they won’t give up without a fight, it wouldn’t be surprising if the losing streak continues.
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Zadar vs Mornar H2H
During the previous season, they faced each other twice, and each team defended its home court. Looking back at their last five matchups, Zadar has come out on top only once.
Absences and Injuries
Jacobi Boykins will be unavailable to Mornar for an extended period, and the club has already started looking for a replacement. As for the other players, they should all be available for selection.
Zadar vs Mornar Prediction
Taking everything into account, we are set to watch a match between two teams fighting for their first victory of the season. The schedule hasn’t favored either Zadar or Mornar, but it seems that the Croatian side is currently in a much better position, especially with a team leader like Luka Bozic. Playing their first home game is an added advantage for Zadar, so we expect a confident win for the Croatian representative in the ABA league.
Tip-off Time: Friday, 13.10.2023, 18:00 CET
Prediction: Zadar -7.5
Odds: 1.76
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