Samara vs Kuban Prediction 22 November 2025

Samara are still struggling to find their rhythm. Vladislav Konoval is having a tough time as the head coach of the team in the United League. It's worth noting that the team is dealing with several injuries, including two key players, Pokhodaev and Kulagin. Their absence is certainly felt. The offensive burden falls heavily on two players - Mikhaylovsky and Cheburkin. The rest of the squad has yet to step up in terms of scoring support. They face particular issues under the basket - the centers are neither scoring nor contributing on the boards. In their last outing, they couldn't even unlock the offensive potential of their leaders. Overall, Samara have significant challenges, and it's unclear how they plan to address them.

Krasnodar, despite all the intriguing news surrounding the club, are delivering outstanding performances. The team have won four consecutive matches, and it seems Yudin has found the right formula for the squad. However, the team itself is undergoing significant changes. For instance, Yelontsev is still unable to feature in the lineup, they parted ways with Hamm during the season, and while BJ has been signed, he has yet to make his debut for the team. Nonetheless, Loko continue to delight their fans with results and are climbing up the league table. Yes, there are still many matches ahead, but with only three losses so far, they sit in third place, proving Yudin’s appointment was a wise decision. Now, the anticipation builds for BJ Johnson's arrival and Yelontsev's return, though both seem unlikely to happen soon.