BETCITY PARMA vs Zenit. Preview
Opponent
The Blue-White-Sky Blues head into the game in Perm on a five-game unbeaten run in the VTB United League, which has helped them secure third place in the standings. The Ural side, who held that spot just a month ago, have recently stumbled with losses to UNICS, Lokomotiv Kuban, and Uralmash, slipping to fifth place.
However, despite not having the best results in February, the Perm team will surely give their all in front of their home crowd — especially if PARMA’s leaders deliver strong performances: Brendan Adams (15.2 points, 6.0 assists), Jaylen Adams (13.3 points), and Terrell Carter (13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds).
Head-to-head
This will be the teams’ third meeting this season. Zenit won both previous matchups — 82:79 in Saint Petersburg and 85:77 in Perm. Overall, the head-to-head record in the VTB League stands at 29 games, with Zenit leading 26-3.
Direct speech
Zenit head coach Dejan Radonjić ahead of the game against the Ural side:
Huge respect for our opponent. It will be a difficult game. We have to be ready for all 40 minutes with full focus, with a lot of energy. We have to be ready to repeat some good things from the last game and offensive and defensive, of course, and to control the rhythm of the game.
Who. Where. When.
Opponent: BETCITY PARMA
Location: Molot Arena, Perm
Date: February 22, 16:00 (St. Petersburg time)
Broadcast: Okko Sport, Match! Igra, VTB United League website, VK Video, Start Basket
