Saratov and Nizhny Novgorod will host 2 regular season games on Sunday.
Avtodor (Saratov) vs MBA-MAI (Moscow)
Time: 15:00 (14:00 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Saratov, DS Kristall
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Avtodor: The first month of the season was complicated for Avtodor due to injuries. However, the situation is gradually stabilizing. Alen Hadzibegovic and Malik Newman made their debuts in the last round, Alex Hamilton joined the team shortly before that. The return of the leaders and the home court advantage give the team’s fans a boost of optimism. The Volga team won both games this season in Saratov and will try to please their fans again.
MBA-MAI: The Moscow team has had a great start of the season. Vasily Karasev team performs even better on the road than at home (3 road wins in 4 games). MBA has already taken 2 wins in Nizhny Novgorod and Samara, and will try to win in Saratov. The game will not be easy for either team, but the Moscow team has all the resources for another win.
Pari NN (Nizhny Novgorod) vs UNICS (Kazan)
Time: 16:00 (Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, KRK Nagorny
Broadcast: Match TV, VK Video, VTB League website
Pari NN: The hosts are in difficult situation. The losing streak and injuries do not inspire optimism among the team’s fans. However, the team is traditionally known for its fighting spirit. The game against the League leaders will be a test of strength, which Pari NN will try to pass.
UNICS: In the last round, Kazan team suffered the first loss of the season. But this is unlikely to demoralise the guests. In Nizhny Novgorod, Velimir Perasovic team will try to start a new winning streak. The team has everything to do so. The depth of the roster, well-coordinated teamwork, and the high class of individual players should bring UNICS win.
