Old friends, last year from final, the year before from semi-final. They have, because of that, the most matches behinf them - 7. This will be eight. Vardar was better three times, Zagreb too and they have one draw. Vardar was better this season although result says 1-1. Zagreb was better at home with +1, Vardar in Skopje with +9.

Failing to qualify for CL's Last 16 has given Zagreb a chance to have longer preparations for SEHA GSS final tournament. Vardar's preparations were much shorter. On the other side, Vardar's roster is much stronger on paper and CO Zagreb will enter the match with a few players on injury list which makes Vardar favorites for new final. Will it be their third final in a row or will Zagreb get a chance to defend the title?