Samara vs Nizhny Novgorod Prediction 6 April 2025
🔊 This coming Sunday, Samara and Nizhny Novgorod will clash in the VTB United League. For the hosts, it's an opportunity to improve their standing on the league table, as they currently sit in 11th place. Meanwhile, the visitors from Nizhny Novgorod are in a more comfortable 7th position and still hold hopes of making the playoffs. This match could be pivotal for the visitors, who must secure a win and then hope for slip-ups from their rivals in the race for the coveted sixth spot.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between Samara and Nizhny Novgorod:
- They have played 16 matches;
- Victories (including overtime): 10 for the current home team and 6 for the visitors;
- The home side averages 75.63 points per game, while the visitors average 75.56;
- The average total score per game is 151.19.
The last encounter took place on 23 March 2025 at Nizhny Novgorod's court and ended with a score of 85:45.
Head-to-head statistics Samara - Nizhny Novgorod

BC Krasnye Krylya Samara Team Overview
The Samara team has established itself as one of the weakest this season, alongside Astana. They are currently on a ten-game losing streak, often suffering heavy defeats. Despite this, they consistently score over 63 points at home in most games. Their weaknesses are clear-defense and long-range shooting efficiency need significant improvement. However, it's worth noting their ability to cover a +23.5 handicap against strong opponents like Nizhny Novgorod.
Match Results: BC Krasnye Krylya Samara

BC Nizhny Novgorod Team Overview
Nizhny Novgorod have shown more consistent results compared to their opponent, securing four victories in their last ten games, underscoring their competitiveness. The team tends to play actively and effectively on the road, with an average of 77.8 points per game, placing them 7th in scoring. However, their rivals for a knockout round spot, Parma and Avtodor, have performed better in their last 10-game stretch, pushing Nizhny Novgorod down to 6th place. It's worth noting that even in average form, the team often triumphs in head-to-head matchups against Samara.
Match Results: BC Nizhny Novgorod
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 16;
- Home team victories - 10, Away team victories - 6.
Statistics: Samara vs Nizhny Novgorod
- Matches played in the tournament: 41 vs 41;
- Victories: 8 (19.51%) vs 17 (41.46%);
- Losses: 33 (80.49%) vs 24 (58.54%);
- Home victories in the tournament: 5;
- Away victories in the tournament: 6.
Last 10 Matches:
- Victories: 0 vs 4;
- Losses: 10 vs 6;
- Home victories: 0;
- Away victories: 1.
- Samara covers the +23.5 spread in 15 of the last 16 head-to-head meetings.
- Samara covers the +23.5 spread in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings in the VTB United League.
- Samara covers the +23.5 spread at home in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches.
Total Points Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Average total points per game for the home team - 75.63, for the away team - 75.56;
- Average total points scored in head-to-head matches - 151.19.
Statistics: Samara vs Nizhny Novgorod
- Average tournament total: 157.2 vs 157.9;
- Average points scored: 70.41 vs 77.76;
- Average points conceded: 86.78 vs 80.15;
- Average points scored in the first half: 36.68 vs 39.46;
- Average points scored in the second half: 33.73 vs 38.1;
- Samara: average points scored at home in the tournament - 73.19;
- Nizhny Novgorod: average points scored away in the tournament - 79.05;
- Last 10 matches (average points scored): 61.8 (home - 68.75) vs 73 (away - 67.25).
- Samara scores more than 32.5 points in the first half in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings in the VTB United League.