Zenit St Petersburg vs BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg Prediction
🔊 In the upcoming VTB United League playoff clash, Zenit go head-to-head with Uralmash. This series kicked off last weekend with a sensational victory for the team from Yekaterinburg, who were clear underdogs according to the bookmakers. The odds remain unchanged, making it all the more intriguing to see if the hosts can manage a comeback. Let's break down the matchup and offer an insightful prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Zenit Saint Petersburg and BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg:
- played 18 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 12 for today's home team and 6 for the guests;
- the home team averages 80 points per match, the guests - 74.28;
- average total match points - 154.28.
The last confrontation took place on 26 April 2026 at the venue of Zenit Saint Petersburg and ended with a score of 78:85.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Zenit Saint Petersburg Team Overview
Zenit are going through a tough phase, having won just one of their last five matches. Over the last ten games, they have a record of five wins and five losses, indicating an inconsistent form. The team averages 83.8 points per game while conceding 77.8, highlighting a strong defense but moderate offense. However, their season average of 87.3 points shows the club's offensive potential during successful home performances.
Interestingly, in their last five head-to-head encounters with Uralmash, the St. Petersburg side have not surpassed 86 points. They failed to break this trend in the opening playoff series match against Uralmash, losing 78-85. Radonjic's squad struggled in half-court offense and made numerous mistakes under their own basket. The upcoming game will reveal whether this setback was due to underestimating their opponent or if it reflects the team's current performance level.
Match Results: Zenit Saint Petersburg
BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg Team Overview
Uralmash are in excellent form, riding a five-game winning streak in their recent matches. Over the last ten games, the team have secured six wins against four losses, showcasing a solid level of play and consistent results on the road. They average 82.3 points scored while conceding around 76.7 per game, indicating a balanced approach both offensively and defensively.
In their recent clash against Zenit, the club secured a confident 85-78 victory, thanks to an effective second-half performance. Nevels led his teammates throughout the game, scoring 27 points. One of the key factors in their success was their impressive three-point shooting accuracy (57.9%). The question remains whether the Yekaterinburg side can maintain such long-range accuracy moving forward. We have our doubts.
Match Results: BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors on the road - 3;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 40.11;
- Today's home team averages 21.61, while the visitors average 18.5.
First Quarter Stats: Zenit Saint Petersburg (home) vs BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg (away)
- Tournament matches played: 22 vs 21;
- Number of wins: 13 (59.09%) vs 8 (38.1%);
- Number of losses: 6 (27.27%) vs 11 (52.38%);
- Number of draws: 3 (13.64%) vs 2 (9.52%).
- Average points scored: 22.36 vs 20.43;
- Average points conceded: 18.73 vs 21.81.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 4;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 3 vs 2;
- Average first quarter total: 43.3 (scored - 23.1, conceded - 20.2) vs 40.8 (scored - 20.2, conceded - 20.6).
- Over 38.5 points in the 1st quarter in 8 of last 9 Zenit Saint Petersburg home games against BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of matchups - 18;
- number of wins for the home team - 12, for the away team - 6.
Statistics: Zenit Saint Petersburg vs BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg
- number of tournament matches played: 40 vs 40;
- number of wins: 28 (66.67%) vs 20 (48.78%);
- number of losses: 14 (33.33%) vs 21 (51.22%);
- number of wins at home for the home team: 14;
- number of away wins for the away team: 12.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 5 vs 6;
- number of losses: 5 vs 4;
- number of home wins for the home team: 1;
- number of away wins for the away team: 4.
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg won with a +10.5 points handicap in 7 of last 8 away games against Zenit Saint Petersburg.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 80, for the away team - 74.28;
- average total points in H2H matches - 154.28.
Statistics: Zenit Saint Petersburg vs BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg
- average total in the tournament: 163.83 vs 157.8;
- average total points scored: 87.33 vs 79.83;
- average total points conceded: 76.5 vs 77.98;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 45.14 vs 39.61;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 42.19 vs 39.2;
- Zenit Saint Petersburg: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 88.45;
- BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg: average total points scored away in the tournament - 80.43;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 83.8 (home - 79.2) vs 82.3 (away - 85.2).
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have scored under 86.5 points in last 5 games against BK Uralmash Yekaterinburg.
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have scored under 86.5 points in 8 of last 9 home games.
- Zenit Saint Petersburg have scored under 86.5 points in last 7 home games (VTB United League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The match promises to be an eventful clash with both teams focusing on defense. The teams' forms are notably different: Uralmash are on a high after a series of successes, while Zenit struggle to find consistency in their game. It's worth noting that the total has gone under 163 points in nineteen of the last twenty home games. We anticipate that both sides will again concentrate on solid defense, resulting in a low-scoring affair. Let's go for under 164.5 points.
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