PARMA vs Zenit. Preview

The blue-whites have a trip to Perm ahead, after which there will be an almost two-week break in the VTB United League. Xavi Pascual's team has a seven-game unbeaten streak and is fully prepared for the next regular-season game.

Context

After three consecutive wins against Samara, MBA-MAI and Loko, the Perm team suffered two home losses. First, Evgeny Pashutin's squad fell to Pari NN (74:96), and in the latest round of the championship, PARMA was defeated by Avtodor (71:76) once again on their home court. The Ural team is currently in 8th place in the standings.

The top scorer for the hosts is former Zenit player Royce Hamm. The Ural center averages 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks per game. Another new addition to PARMA, Alex Hamilton, leads the team in assists (5.1) and steals (1.7).

Head-to-head

Throughout the history of the VTB United League, Zenit and PARMA have faced each other 21 times. The St. Petersburg team has claimed 18 victories, while the Perm team has won only 3.

Quotes

Zenit head coach Xavi Pascual about the away game against PARMA:

Parma is one team that we know historically that here at home with the supporters will play with great energy. They have a very good coach and always they know what to do in every moment of the game. So, we finished this period with so many games in November away. Still we will have one more. The last one in this month will be in Niznhniy Novgorod. But now this game is almost consecutive away, so we have to put all the energy and do a great game if we want to win. 

Who. Where. When. 

Opponent: PARMA

Location: Molot Arena, Perm

Date: November 17, 15:30 (St. Petersburg time)

Broadcast: VTB League website, Okko Sport, Start