Parma vs Samara Prediction 22 October 2025

Evgeny Pashutin's squad, after a rocky start, have managed to resolve their issues and are now on a winning streak. Their victory over CSKA stands as the biggest upset of the season so far. The team is currently riding a three-game winning streak in the league, which is an impressive feat, placing them high on the leaderboard. While these results are indeed excellent, it's important not to get carried away. In a recent away game against Samara, they secured a dominant win, but it's worth noting that key players Mikhailovsky, Cheburkin, Pokhodayev, and Savrasov were absent for Samara. Just as a reminder, Mikhailovsky recorded a double-double with over 30 points in their last encounter. The difference is quite evident. Yes, Parma will play at home and will be favorites once again, but expecting another 50-point blowout might be unrealistic.

Samara are struggling with their form, but their key players are gradually stepping up and taking charge. Mikhailovsky has demonstrated his ability to play and, more importantly, to shoot. While Samara have yet to secure a win, they showed a strong fight in the game against MBA. Yes, it was on their home court, and yes, Mikhailovsky delivered an incredible performance. However, this isn't an exception but rather a result of Konovalov's efforts. Perhaps the head coach is not yet fully prepared for a successful tenure in charge of a United League team. Additionally, Samara don't have the largest budget, so it's not surprising that they are at the bottom of the standings. At least they've managed to emerge from their crisis; all of their leaders, except Kulagin, are on the court, and they can now aim for more productive basketball.