Uniks Kazan vs Parma Prediction 7 September 2026
🏀 VTB United League clubs have kicked off their preparations for the new season. In one of the preseason friendlies, UNICS Kazan are set to face Parma Perm. As expected, both teams have made significant roster changes over the summer, so fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to see what their favorites look like just over two weeks before the season tips off.
Head-to-Head
📊 Let’s take a look at the head-to-head history: the two sides have faced off 29 times. The current hosts have claimed 22 victories, while the visitors have come out on top 7 times. Their most recent official encounter took place on 10 April 2026 and ended with a 104-83 scoreline.
Head-to-head statistics Uniks Kazan - Parma

Uniks Kazan Team Overview
UNICS Kazan are gearing up for the new season as the reigning VTB United League runners-up, but they failed to put up a real fight against CSKA in last year’s finals. This summer has seen major changes at the club - longtime assistant Karakash has stepped in as head coach, replacing the departed Perasovic. Only Reynolds and Belenitsky remain from last season’s core, while Bingham, Kulagin, Lopatin, and Stewart have all moved on. In response, the front office brought in Rathan-Mayes, Šamanić, Mikhailovsky, and several other players of a lesser profile. Naturally, it will take time for the new-look roster to gel, so fans shouldn’t expect fireworks from the Tatarstan side just yet.
Match Results: Uniks Kazan

Parma Perm Team Overview
Parma Perm delivered a solid, familiar campaign last season - making the playoffs, but once again falling short of a major breakthrough. Much like Kazan, the franchise were active in the transfer market, though head coach Pashutin remained at the helm. Notable arrivals include Martin, Johnson, Nelson, and Whaley, while the biggest departures were Firsov and Carter. Under Pashutin, Parma play an emotional, physical, and up-tempo brand of basketball, frequently pushing the pace and relying on individual drives to the rim. However, their frontcourt lacks the size and physicality of the VTB League’s top teams. It will be interesting to see if their style of play evolves in the new campaign.
Match Results: Parma Perm
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters: 29;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts: 11; for the visitors on the road: 1;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 41.17;
- Today's home team averages 22.03 points, while the visitors average 19.14.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
UNICS are likely to seize control early on, thanks to their dominant frontcourt led by Reynolds and a seasoned backcourt capable of dictating the tempo. Parma will look to counter with an up-tempo offense, which should result in a high-scoring contest. The friendly nature of this matchup suggests neither side will be too focused on defense, especially with both teams still adjusting to recent roster changes. Expect defensive lapses and a fast pace to push the total over 157.5 points.