Yekaterinburg and Samara will host 2 regular season games on Thursday.
Uralmash (Yekaterinburg) vs Lokomotiv Kuban (Krasnodar)
Time: 19:30 (17:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Yekaterinburg, GAUSO DIVS
Broadcast: Match! Igra, VK Video, VTB League website
Uralmash: Changes on the coaching staff have given the team a boost. With the arrival of Anton Yudin, Uralmash has 2 wins and only lost to CSKA in the end. The hosts are clearly on the rise now. The head coach and players will be particularly motivated. Anton Yudin will play against his former team for the first time.
Lokomotiv Kuban: Uralmash is traditionally one of Loko’s most difficult opponents. The teams have already played 2 games this season, splitting the wins. The upcoming clash will be another tough test. With the arrival of a new head coach, the Krasnodar team has entered restructuring and is experiencing some turbulence. Nevertheless, Loko is increasingly returning to its signature style of play. Aggressive defense and quick transitions from defense to offense should help the team secure a win in Yekaterinburg.
Samara (Samara Region) vs BETCITY PARMA (Perm Region)
Time: 19:30 (18:30 Moscow time)
Place: Russia, Samara, SKK Dvorets Sporta
Broadcast: VK Video, VTB League website
Samara: The hosts have not been performing well this season. However, the same cannot be said about the quality of play. Last week, the Volga team gave UNICS and Loko tough time. The top teams were only able to break Samara’s resistance in the second half. So, the Volga team is quite capable of surprising PARMA. Moreover, Vladislav Konovalov team is clearly playing for the second win of the season, and it may happen in this game.
BETCITY PARMA: Home losses to CSKA and MBA-MAI have shaken PARMA place in standings. The Perm team has fallen back to 5th place, but has not lost its ambition to return to the Top 3. To start this comeback, BETCITY PARMA need to win upcoming games. The guests are capable of doing this.
