BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming VTB United League playoff clash in Yekaterinburg, Uralmash take on Zenit. This matchup promises excitement as it's the only series in the opening round where the score is tied after two games. Following a shocking defeat in the opener, the team from St. Petersburg bounced back with a convincing win. How will the battle unfold on the underdog's court? We'll find out soon enough, but for now, let's analyze the encounter and provide a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg and Zenit Saint Petersburg:
- played 19 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 6 for today's home team and 13 for the guests;
- the home team averages 73.74 points per match, the guests - 80.63;
- average total match points - 154.37.
The last confrontation took place on 28 April 2026 at the venue of Zenit Saint Petersburg and ended with a score of 92:64.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Uralmash are in good form, having secured four victories in their last five matches. Over the past 10 games, they have claimed six wins, showcasing a consistent level of performance. The team averages 79.4 points per game while conceding around 78 points. A standout feature for Uralmash is their reliable home performance, where they cover a +9.5 spread in 14 of their last 15 games.
However, maintaining this trend against Zenit will be extremely challenging. After an unexpected victory in Game 1, Uralmash struggled to put up a fight in the second game, suffering a heavy defeat (64-92). Only Dalton and Ellis stood out, scoring 13 and 12 points respectively. The rest of the team appeared as mere bystanders against a more skilled opponent.
Match Results: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg
Zenit Saint Petersburg Team Overview
Zenit approached this match with mixed results: five wins and five losses in their last ten games highlight their inconsistency. However, they maintain a strong offensive output, averaging 87.4 points per game, coupled with a solid defense allowing just 76 points on average. On the road, they often deliver high-scoring performances, with the total exceeding 154.5 points in nine of their last ten encounters.
In Game 2 against Uralmash, Radonjic's squad didn't mess around like they did the day before and played at full strength, which was immediately reflected in the impressive final scoreline (92:64). They were potent both from mid-range (54% shooting accuracy) and beyond the arc (51% success rate on threes). The trio of Fraser, Moon, and Roberson stood out, each contributing 16 points.
Match Results: Zenit Saint Petersburg
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 19;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 2; for the visitors on the road - 6;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.05;
- Today's home team averages 18.37, while the visitors average 21.68.
First Quarter Stats: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg (home) vs Zenit Saint Petersburg (away)
- Tournament matches played: 20 vs 20;
- Number of wins: 7 (35%) vs 9 (45%);
- Number of losses: 11 (55%) vs 10 (50%);
- Number of draws: 2 (10%) vs 1 (5%).
- Average points scored: 19.65 vs 22.05;
- Average points conceded: 20.1 vs 21.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average first quarter total: 41.3 (scored - 20.1, conceded - 21.2) vs 43 (scored - 23.5, conceded - 19.5).
- Over 38.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg games against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
- Over 38.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 7 BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg games against Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League).
- Over 38.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Zenit Saint Petersburg games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 19;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 13.
Statistics: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- number of tournament matches played: 40 vs 40;
- number of wins: 20 (47.62%) vs 29 (67.44%);
- number of losses: 22 (52.38%) vs 14 (32.56%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 8;
- number of away wins for the away team: 14.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 6 vs 5;
- number of losses: 4 vs 5;
- number of home wins for the home team: 2;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have won in 9 of last 10 away games.
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have won in last 8 away games (VTB United League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 73.74, for the away team - 80.63;
- average total points in H2H matches - 154.37.
Statistics: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- average total in the tournament: 157.76 vs 163.65;
- average total points scored: 79.45 vs 87.44;
- average total points conceded: 78.31 vs 76.21;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 39.67 vs 45.12;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 38.79 vs 42.33;
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 79.2;
- Zenit Saint Petersburg: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.1;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 80.8 (home - 79.5) vs 84.5 (away - 89.25).
- Under 163.5 points scored in last 5 BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg games against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
- Under 163.5 points scored in 7 of last 8 BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg games (VTB United League).
- Under 163.5 points scored in 20 of last 21 Zenit Saint Petersburg games.
- Under 163.5 points scored in last 17 Zenit Saint Petersburg games (VTB United League).
- Under 163.5 points scored in last 10 Zenit Saint Petersburg away games.
- Under 163.5 points scored in last 8 Zenit Saint Petersburg away games (VTB United League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Despite the inconsistent form of the visitors, Zenit hold an advantage over Uralmash based on overall season metrics. We believe that following Zenit's commanding victory in their last game, the series will unfold according to their script. The class of the St. Petersburg side is undeniably superior, and their initial slip-up can be attributed to underestimating their opponent. That won't happen again. We assume Radonjic's squad might not achieve a blowout score as they did a few days ago, but they will still secure a confident win. We're backing a victory for the visitors with a handicap of (-3.5).
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