Samara vs Kuban Prediction 25 March 2026
🔊 Samara host Lokomotiv Kuban on their home court in another VTB United League clash. This game holds significance for Samara as they sit near the bottom of the standings and are eager to climb up. Meanwhile, Lokomotiv Kuban are in the hunt for a top spot and are among the league leaders. Both teams have distinct objectives this season, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Samara and Lokomotiv Kuban:
- played 18 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 2 for today's home team and 16 for the guests;
- the home team averages 71.61 points per match, the guests - 83.17;
- average total match points - 154.78.
The last confrontation took place on 25 January 2026 at the venue of Lokomotiv Kuban and ended with a score of 96:79.
Head-to-head statistics Samara - Kuban
Samara Team Overview
Samara are clearly not in their best form at the moment: a streak of five consecutive defeats and only one win in their last ten games speak volumes. They average 74.4 points per game while conceding a whopping 92.6 - the numbers tell a clear story. There are evident issues both in offense and defense.
Their struggles are particularly noticeable in rebounding and poor execution of three-point shots. However, there's an interesting detail: despite all their current setbacks, Samara have managed to cover the +21.5 spread in six consecutive VTB United League games. This highlights the club's potential and leaves room for possible surprises in the future.
Match Results: Samara
Lokomotiv Kuban Team Overview
Lokomotiv-Kuban have been on a roll lately. With seven wins out of their last ten games, their performance speaks volumes. Their recent matchup against this opponent ended in a 96-79 victory, further highlighting their dominance. The team consistently scores around 86.7 points per game while allowing an average of 82.9 points, showcasing an impressive balance between offense and defense.
Particularly noteworthy is their proficiency in long-range shooting and their strong rebounding game under their own basket. These qualities make Lokomotiv-Kuban a formidable opponent for any team in the league. The last time the southern team faced this opponent, they also secured a convincing 96-79 win. This isn't just a repeat success; it's a testament to the team's consistency.
Match Results: Lokomotiv Kuban
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 2; for the visitors on the road - 6;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.94;
- Today's home team averages 17.94, while the visitors average 23.
First Quarter Stats: Samara (home) vs Lokomotiv Kuban (away)
- Tournament matches played: 15 vs 17;
- Number of wins: 4 (26.67%) vs 7 (41.18%);
- Number of losses: 10 (66.67%) vs 9 (52.94%);
- Number of draws: 1 (6.67%) vs 1 (5.88%).
- Average points scored: 18.07 vs 20.06;
- Average points conceded: 22 vs 22.35.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 2 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 1;
- Average first quarter total: 39.3 (scored - 17.8, conceded - 21.5) vs 44.1 (scored - 21.7, conceded - 22.4).
- Under 41.5 points in the 1st quarter in 7 of last 8 Samara home games against Lokomotiv Kuban.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 18;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 16.
Statistics: Samara vs Lokomotiv Kuban
- number of tournament matches played: 32 vs 33;
- number of wins: 2 (6.25%) vs 22 (66.67%);
- number of losses: 30 (93.75%) vs 11 (33.33%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 0;
- number of away wins for the away team: 11.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 1 vs 7;
- number of losses: 9 vs 3;
- number of home wins for the home team: 0;
- number of away wins for the away team: 5.
- Lokomotiv Kuban won with a -16.5 points handicap in last 5 games against Samara (VTB United League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 71.61, for the away team - 83.17;
- average total points in H2H matches - 154.78.
Statistics: Samara vs Lokomotiv Kuban
- average total in the tournament: 167.41 vs 166.12;
- average total points scored: 72.66 vs 85.45;
- average total points conceded: 94.75 vs 80.67;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 35.19 vs 41.61;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 36.66 vs 43.64;
- Samara: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 73;
- Lokomotiv Kuban: average total points scored away in the tournament - 85.29;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 74.4 (home - 73.83) vs 86.7 (away - 88.17).
- Under 171.5 points scored in last 6 Lokomotiv Kuban games (VTB United League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be dynamic, with both teams maintaining a high tempo. Lokomotiv-Kuban are in significantly better form than Samara based on recent performances. However, the trend indicates that Lokomotiv-Kuban score fewer than 91.5 points in six of their last seven away games. A low-scoring game is expected from the visitors. The bet is on Lokomotiv-Kuban's individual total under 94.5.No comments
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