Mba vs Parma Prediction 13 October 2026

MBA have stumbled out of the gates this season, but it’s important to highlight the strength of their early opponents. The schedule immediately handed the Moscow side clashes with CSKA and Lokomotiv-Kuban. While they struggled to compete with the reigning champions, their matchup against Lokomotiv was a tightly contested battle that ended 87-92. Still, MBA are fighting at their limits due to a wave of injuries. For instance, they were missing as many as five key players - Savkov, Zubkov, Balashov, Ismailov, and Voronov - against CSKA, all of whom form the backbone of the club and define its identity.

Last season, MBA held their own against Betcity, with their aggressive on-ball pressure serving as the foundation for a solid campaign. But now, they lack the personnel to maintain that intensity. Without Savkov, Zubkov, and Voronov, MBA lose not only points but also invaluable experience and physical presence on the perimeter. Youngsters such as Lichutin, Pevnev, and Platunov are gaining crucial minutes, but facing Perm’s well-organized defense will be a tough ask for them.

Betcity Parma arrive in Moscow riding a wave of momentum. Last weekend, the Perm side cruised past Uralmash in Yekaterinburg (86-71), with Fobbs dropping 25 points and Martin delivering a standout performance - 19 points, 9 assists, and 8 rebounds. That marked their second win of the season, following an opening-round upset over powerhouse UNICS. In doing so, the team bounced back from a recent heavy away defeat to Zenit.

Early in the campaign, it’s become clear that the Urals club are heavily reliant on the form and scoring output of their high-impact foreign imports. In the backcourt, Parma boast a strong group of individually skilled playmakers who can create in isolation. Additionally, Parma have been excellent on the offensive glass, regularly forcing opponents into foul trouble. Against a depleted MBA lineup, these strengths should be enough to secure another victory.