Slovan claimed a 34-25 win at Ivančna Goriča in the 1. NLB league on Saturday evening, extending their unbeaten start to six matches. The visitors had already shown strength earlier this week with a 33-34 loss to Celi, but this time they took all three points. We had called for the away side to win with 67 per cent confidence, and they delivered when it mattered.
By then Slovan were already second in the table with eight points from five games, four wins and a single draw. Goriča sat twelfth with zero points — five draws and no victories yet this campaign. The gap between them was never going to close quickly, and the scoreline reflected that reality.
And here's the thing about these fixtures: the history between teams adds an edge that statistics alone won't capture. Goriča had been competitive in previous meetings — their last five results show several matches decided by a single goal. But against a side with four wins already, they simply could not hold out for longer.
To be fair, the visitors did not travel to make up the numbers. Their recent run includes a 38-22 demolition of Riba and a 34-27 win over Ajdovščina. They knew what was required, and they came for a result they had earned through consistency rather than luck.
The result leaves Goriča still searching for their first victory while Slovan move further clear at the top. The standings tell the story: eight points versus none, four wins versus zero. The league has barely begun, but the shape of things is already becoming clear.
