Parma vs Zenit St Petersburg Prediction
🔊 Can the Moscow team put up a serious fight? In the regular season game of the VTB United League, MBA will face Uralmash. Both teams are currently in playoff positions. However, their recent games have been far from successful. Expect a fierce battle for that much-needed victory.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical analysis of previous official games between Parma Perm and Zenit:
- 28 matches played;
- victories (including overtime): 3 for the current home team and 25 for the visitors;
- the hosts average 73.54 points per game, while the visitors score 88.57;
- average total points per game: 162.11.
The last encounter took place on 29 October 2025 at Zenit's venue and ended with a score of 82-79.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Parma Perm Team Overview
At the moment, the Moscow team is on a three-game losing streak. However, the opponents they've faced have been quite formidable. They've lost twice to UNICS (84-90, 66-83) and also suffered a defeat against CSKA (58-97). In all these matchups, the team struggled defensively, which is challenging against such top-tier clubs. However, Uralmash are a solid mid-table team. Moscow's roster includes several experienced Russian players who excel at defending their half, and this could prove to be a significant advantage.
Match Results: Parma Perm

Zenit Saint Petersburg Team Overview
The team from Yekaterinburg are facing a severe crisis. They've suffered seven defeats in their last eight matches, losing to opponents of all calibers-from top-tier teams to underdogs like Avtodor (67:73). Despite having some talented foreign players on their roster, the visitors struggle significantly with efficiency. It's unlikely that they will suddenly transform their performance on the road. Their size and agility allow them to defend well, but commitment remains a question mark. Expecting strong execution seems difficult at this point.
Match Results: Zenit Saint Petersburg
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 28;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 4; for the visitors on the road - 9;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 39.71;
- Today's home team averages 17.93, while the visitors average 21.79.
First Quarter Stats: Parma Perm (home) vs Zenit Saint Petersburg (away)
- Tournament matches played: 10 vs 7;
- Number of wins: 9 (90%) vs 4 (57.14%);
- Number of losses: 1 (10%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 25 vs 22;
- Average points conceded: 20.3 vs 21.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 7 vs 8;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 44.5 (scored - 23.3, conceded - 21.2) vs 42.2 (scored - 24, conceded - 18.2).
- Parma Perm scored under 20.5 points in the 1st quarter in 13 of last 14 games against Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League).
- Parma Perm scored under 20.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 home games against Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 28;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 25.
Statistics: Parma Perm vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- number of tournament matches played: 18 vs 17;
- number of wins: 12 (66.67%) vs 11 (64.71%);
- number of losses: 6 (33.33%) vs 6 (35.29%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 9;
- number of away wins for the away team: 3.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 8 vs 8;
- number of losses: 2 vs 2;
- number of home wins for the home team: 5;
- number of away wins for the away team: 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 73.54, for the away team - 88.57;
- average total points in H2H matches - 162.11.
Statistics: Parma Perm vs Zenit Saint Petersburg
- average total in the tournament: 165.22 vs 167.47;
- average total points scored: 85.61 vs 88.88;
- average total points conceded: 79.61 vs 78.59;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 43.39 vs 46.24;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 41.5 vs 42.65;
- Parma Perm: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 91.7;
- Zenit Saint Petersburg: average total points scored away in the tournament - 86.29;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 83.8 (home - 93.8) vs 91.8 (away - 83).
- Parma Perm have scored under 82.5 points in 18 of last 19 games against Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League).
- Parma Perm have scored under 82.5 points in last 11 home games against Zenit Saint Petersburg (VTB United League).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Expect an intriguing basketball matchup, likely to unfold at a slower pace. MBA are aware that engaging in a shootout with players trained in the North American style will be incredibly challenging. It makes more sense for them to position themselves strategically on their half and stifle the opposition with smart decisions and teamwork. Offensively, it will depend on their luck. Uralmash, despite being in a slump, will make every effort to improve. However, based on their recent games, it's hard to expect an outstanding offensive performance. The contest will be fiercely competitive, especially in terms of rebounds. Quick possessions seem unlikely, which should reduce the number of attempts. We'll take under 164.5 points total.