Zenit vs Uralmash. Preview
Context
Both teams have had a busy stretch. The blue-whites extended their unbeaten run to 17 games and moved into first place in the standings. The "factory team", like the Petersburg side, defeated Enisey (92:76) and MBA (85:79), and then beat PARMA on their home court (80:76).
Rostislav Vergun's team has firmly secured 5th place in the VTB United League and already knows its opponent for the quarterfinals — regardless of the remaining regular-season games, Uralmash will face Lokomotiv Kuban in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Urals side, led by the season's top scorer Jeremiah Martin, continues to prepare for the decisive stage of the tournament.
Head-to-head
In the history of this matchup, the advantage lies with the home side — 7 wins, three of which were earned in this regular season. Meanwhile, the visitors have claimed 3 victories.
Quotes
Zenit head coach Xavi Pascual on tomorrow’s game:
On Sunday we are going to play against Uralmash, it’s one difficult team. Good coach, good players and always difficult to win. We need again our supporters all together because it's gonna be one crucial game for us if we want to achieve finally this first position.
Who. Where. When.
Opponent: Uralmash
Location: CSC Arena, Saint Petersburg
Date: April 6, 19:30 (local time)
Broadcast: Match! Igra, Okko Sport, VTB United League website, Start TV
Tickets are available at tickets.bc-zenit.com
