Preview: Krka at Hopsi – Slovenian SKL

POLZELA, Slovenia (Interstat) — Krka visits Hopsi on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Polzela Sport Hall in a Slovenian SKL matchup that pits a title contender against a team fighting to climb the standings.

Krka (36-18) enters the game as the clear favorite. The squad is riding a four-game winning streak, its most recent victory a 94-58 rout of Hopsi on May 7. Guard Khalil Brantley has been a catalyst for Krka, averaging 23 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in that win. Over his past five outings, Brantley has scored in double figures three times, including 17 points against Rogaska Crystal and 18 points at Sencur.

Hopsi (10-17) will look to reverse a trend of lopsided losses to Krka. The teams have met four times this season, and Krka has won each by double digits, including a 110-73 victory March 27 and a 98-80 decision Nov. 11. Hopsi’s most recent result was a 96-68 win over Terme Olimia on May 4, but they dropped their next game 103-98 at Sencur CP Kranj on April 18.

Forward Nik Urbanija is Hopsi’s top performer. In the May 7 loss to Krka, he logged 30 minutes and posted 9 points and 6 rebounds. Over his last four games, Urbanija has averaged 12 points and 5.3 rebounds, highlighted by a 16-point, 7-rebound effort against Zlatorog on April 25.

Krka other recent results include wins over Ilirija (83-68 on May 3), Terme Olimia (98-56 on April 30) and Rogaska Crystal (92-75 on April 21). Their lone setback came April 17 against Zadar (75-65). Hopsi also owns victories over Zlatorog (87-67 on April 25) and Helios (75-71 on April 11), but has struggled to sustain momentum.

Tipoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time.