Kuban vs Samara Prediction 25 January 2026
🔊 In the upcoming round of the VTB United League, Lokomotiv Kuban are set to host Samara on their home court. For the hosts, this is an opportunity to solidify their standing in the league table and edge closer to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the visitors will be looking to halt their string of defeats and slightly improve their dire ranking. Considering the previous head-to-head matchups between these teams, should we expect an easy victory for the favorites? Let's break down the match and provide a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Lokomotiv Kuban and Samara:
- played 17 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 15 for today's home team and 2 for the guests;
- the home team averages 82.41 points per match, the guests - 71.18;
- average total match points - 153.59.
The last confrontation took place on 22 November 2025 at the venue of Samara and ended with a score of 74:102.
Head-to-head statistics Kuban - Samara
Lokomotiv Kuban Team Overview
Lokomotiv-Kuban are showcasing solid form this season with a 15-8 win-loss record. Over their last five games, they've secured three victories, including their most recent match, indicating the team is in good spirits ahead of the upcoming clash. Their average scoring at home is influenced by strong opponents, often scoring less than 102 points against such teams.
The team's strengths include a reliable defense and efficient offense, though their inconsistency in executing long-range shots can be a weakness. An interesting fact: Lokomotiv have consistently made playoff appearances in recent years.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Kuban
Samara Team Overview
Samara are enduring a tough season, currently on a nine-game losing streak. Out of the twenty-two matches they've played, the team has managed to secure just one win, highlighting their dire position in the standings. On average, Samara concede a significant number of points on the road, yet they fight until the end of the match, driven by the determination of their leaders.
One of their weaknesses is the low efficiency of their offensive plays, both from mid-range and beyond the arc. However, it's worth noting their ability to adapt to various game scenarios, thanks to the tactical ingenuity of their coach.
Match Results: Samara
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 8; for the visitors on the road - 0;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.29;
- Today's home team averages 22.82, while the visitors average 17.47.
First Quarter Stats: Lokomotiv Kuban (home) vs Samara (away)
- Tournament matches played: 12 vs 13;
- Number of wins: 10 (83.33%) vs 3 (23.08%);
- Number of losses: 1 (8.33%) vs 10 (76.92%);
- Number of draws: 1 (8.33%) vs 0 (0%).
- Average points scored: 23.33 vs 18.69;
- Average points conceded: 18.42 vs 27.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 8;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 42.2 (scored - 21.3, conceded - 20.9) vs 45.9 (scored - 18.8, conceded - 27.1).
- Over 41.5 points in the 1st quarter in last 5 Lokomotiv Kuban home games against Samara (VTB United League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 17;
- number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 2.
Statistics: Lokomotiv Kuban vs Samara
- number of tournament matches played: 23 vs 22;
- number of wins: 15 (65.22%) vs 1 (4.55%);
- number of losses: 8 (34.78%) vs 21 (95.45%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 9;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 1;
- number of losses: 5 vs 9;
- number of home wins for the home team: 3;
- number of away wins for the away team: 1.
- Samara won with a +28.5 points handicap in 16 of last 17 games against Lokomotiv Kuban.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 82.41, for the away team - 71.18;
- average total points in H2H matches - 153.59.
Statistics: Lokomotiv Kuban vs Samara
- average total in the tournament: 167.35 vs 167.59;
- average total points scored: 86.26 vs 71.86;
- average total points conceded: 81.09 vs 95.73;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 42.17 vs 35.23;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 43.78 vs 36.18;
- Lokomotiv Kuban: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 87.08;
- Samara: average total points scored away in the tournament - 71.46;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 86.9 (home - 85) vs 70.8 (away - 64).
- Lokomotiv Kuban have scored under 101.5 points in last 9 home games against Samara.
- Lokomotiv Kuban have scored under 101.5 points in last 5 home games against Samara (VTB United League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Lokomotiv prefer to confidently control the pace of the game through their solid defense and quick transition from defense to attack via their playmakers. They can capitalize on Samara's issues across all facets to gain an advantage as early as the first half. We believe the visitors, struggling offensively, won't generate many points, so the favorites won't need to push hard on offense. We're betting on a total under 172.5.No comments
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