BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Samara Prediction 18 January 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Uralmash and Samara in Yekaterinburg promises to be a real test for both teams. Currently, Uralmash sit eighth in the VTB United League standings, while Samara are in eleventh place. Both squads are eager to improve their positions, adding intrigue to this matchup. Uralmash aim to solidify their playoff spot, whereas Samara are looking for a way out of the lower end of the table. Will they manage to put on a strong performance in Yekaterinburg?
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg and Samara:
- played 10 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 8 for today's home team and 2 for the guests;
- the home team averages 79.9 points per match, the guests - 73.2;
- average total match points - 153.1.
The last confrontation took place on 04 November 2025 at the venue of BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg and ended with a score of 79:72.
Head-to-head statistics BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg - Samara
BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Uralmash have shown inconsistent form over their last five matches, securing two wins alongside three losses. However, their most recent game ended in a victory against Nizhny Novgorod (76-73). The team is known for its strong defense and ability to control the game's tempo, thanks to reliable rebounding and organized defensive play.
However, their offense leaves much to be desired, with their average points rarely exceeding the 90-point mark. Interestingly, despite their offensive struggles at home, the club consistently holds opponents to under 91 points.
Match Results: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg
Samara Team Overview
Samara are going through tough times: since the start of the season, they have managed to secure just one win out of twenty games. In their last five matches, the team clinched victory only once (also against Nizhny Novgorod, 79-71) and have suffered three consecutive defeats following that success.
Primarily, Samara face significant challenges both offensively and defensively, and it's unlikely they will move up from the bottom of the standings. Therefore, the only meaningful goal for the underdog in the remaining stretch is to develop their young squad and, with this experience, aim for progress in the next season.
Match Results: Samara
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 10;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 37.4;
- Today's home team averages 20.9, while the visitors average 16.5.
First Quarter Stats: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg (home) vs Samara (away)
- Tournament matches played: 9 vs 12;
- Number of wins: 2 (22.22%) vs 3 (25%);
- Number of losses: 7 (77.78%) vs 9 (75%);
- Number of draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 18.56 vs 19.17;
- Average points conceded: 22.67 vs 26.42.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 1 vs 1;
- Number of losses: 8 vs 9;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 42.2 (scored - 17.6, conceded - 24.6) vs 44.8 (scored - 18, conceded - 26.8).
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg scored under 23.5 points in the 1st quarter in 9 of last 10 games against Samara (VTB United League).
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg scored under 23.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 6 home games against Samara (VTB United League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 10;
- number of wins for the home team - 8, for the away team - 2.
Statistics: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Samara
- number of tournament matches played: 20 vs 20;
- number of wins: 7 (35%) vs 1 (5%);
- number of losses: 13 (65%) vs 19 (95%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 1;
- number of losses: 8 vs 9;
- number of home wins for the home team: 1;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
- Samara won with a +20.5 points handicap in last 10 games against BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg (VTB United League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 79.9, for the away team - 73.2;
- average total points in H2H matches - 153.1.
Statistics: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg vs Samara
- average total in the tournament: 158.25 vs 168.3;
- average total points scored: 76.7 vs 73.1;
- average total points conceded: 81.55 vs 95.2;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 38.8 vs 35.5;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 37 vs 37.1;
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 77;
- Samara: average total points scored away in the tournament - 73.58;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 73.5 (home - 77) vs 73 (away - 67.5).
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg have scored under 92.5 points in last 10 games against Samara (VTB United League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be intense given the importance of every game at this stage of the tournament for both teams. The home side is eager to solidify their playoff spot, while the visitors are desperately trying to climb out of the lower ranks by finally tasting victory after a string of recent setbacks.Our editorial team believes that Uralmash will leverage their undeniable superiority in skill and experience but won't achieve a blowout. We'll back Samara to cover the spread (+20.5)-a result that has come through in the last 10 head-to-head matches between these clubs.
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