Enisey vs Avtodor Prediction 17 February 2026

Yenisey Krasnoyarsk are experiencing a rather unstable period. In their last five games, the team have managed just one victory alongside four defeats. This is certainly not the kind of result that satisfies coach Jovica Arcić. Fortunately, their main chasers, Nizhny Novgorod, failed to capitalize on Krasnoyarsk's slump, posting a similar record over the same five-game stretch.

However, last week, the Siberians finally snapped their losing streak with an away win against MBA (76-75). The game was a closely contested battle for all 40 minutes, with the smallest details making the difference. In terms of key performance metrics, both teams were evenly matched, except for one crucial aspect-overall shooting percentage, where Yenisey led with 54.1% compared to MBA's 36.1%.

Avtodor Saratov have hit a rough patch, managing just one win against four losses in a rather illogical stretch. This losing streak has further compounded their already precarious position in the standings. Over 27 rounds, Milenko Bogicevic's squad have only secured five victories. It's becoming clear that breaking into the coveted top eight will be incredibly challenging.

It's telling that in the last round, the Saratov side couldn't even manage a home win against the league's underdog, Samara (87-95). It's hard to recall when the Volga team, who had previously only won once, managed to score so many points. It will be particularly interesting to see how the players handle this psychological blow.