UNICS vs Zenit. 游戏1赛前分析
How is the opponent doing?
Unlike the blue-white-sky blues, who extended their quarterfinal series against Uralmash to a fourth game (winning 3-1), the home team confidently dispatched MBA-MAI, advancing to the next playoff round without a single loss – 3-0.
We are facing a clash between two teams that have changed significantly over the course of the season, suffered from injuries, but in the semifinals, each side will undoubtedly be ready to pull out their trump cards and surprise their opponents. Let's prepare for an intense battle, which starts tomorrow!
Head-to-head
Six – that's exactly how many times Zenit and UNICS have played each other this season. Two matches took place in the group stage of the WINLINE Basket Cup, and another four were part of the VTB League regular championship. Currently, the score is tied – 3-3. This is despite the fact that in the first half of the season, Kazan won three consecutive victories; now, the winning streak is on St. Petersburg's side.
We have previously met UNICS in the semifinals. Back then, three years ago, the series went to a seventh game, after which the Kazan team advanced to the championship final for themselves, while Zenit played for bronze against CSKA.
In total, in the VTB United League, the teams have met 49 times, with the advantage remaining in the hands of the "green" ones – 26-23.
Direct Speech
Comment from the head coach of the St. Petersburg team, Dejan Radonjić, ahead of the first game in Kazan:
"Tomorrow we will play the first semifinal match against UNICS. A very difficult and very intense game awaits us. A lot will depend on defense. At the same time, on offense we need to read the game and control the rhythm. And, of course, our concentration must be at the highest level from the first to the last minute."
Match Details
Opponent: UNICS
Venue: Basket-Hall, Kazan
Time: May 11, 6:00 PM St. Petersburg time
Broadcast: Match! Strana, Match! Game, VTB United League website, VK Video, Start Triumph, Start Basketball
