Zenit vs Enisey. Preview
Context
In their last game, Krasnoyarsk's team lost to Samara on home court with the final score at 58:73. This loss interrupted what had been a strong winning streak recently, pushing them back to the 10th spot in the league standings.
Among guests new season additions, guard Victor Sanders stands out, averaging 11.8 points per game, as well as Timofei Gerasimov, who returned to Krasnoyarsk after a year in the Northern capital. The point guard is currently the team’s top scorer, averaging 12.3 points and 4.3 assists per game, placing him among the top 10 league passers this season. However, as a team, Enisey ranks last in assists in the regular championship, averaging only 13.7 assists per game.
Connections
Besides Gerasimov, another former Zenit player on the visiting team is Sergey Balashov. The center spent three seasons in Saint Petersburg, playing for the youth, reserve and main squads of the blue-whites.
On the home team’s side, the only connection is Denis Zakharov, who represented Krasnoyarsk's team for four years.
Head-to-head
In 25 games against Krasnoyarsk in the VTB United League, Zenit has lost only once. This happened not too long ago — in February this year in away match.
Quotes
Zenit head coach Xavi Pascual shared his thoughts on the game against Enisey:
So, first of all, we would like all the supporters to come because it's the only opportunity to see the team during November because only this game we are going to play at home. We are coming from a long trip, from a very tough game and we would like to play very well and to enjoy the moment with all the supporters here at home against one opponent well coached. They have very good coach, serious team. We will need to play very well if we want to win.
Who. Where. When.
Opponent: Enisey
Location: CSC Arena, Saint Petersburg
Date: November 7, 20:00 (local time)
Broadcast: Match! Igra, Okko Sport, VTB United League website, Start
Tickets are available on tickets.bc-zenit.com
