Nizhny Novgorod vs MBA Moscow predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In a highly anticipated matchup in the VTB United League, BC Nizhny Novgorod will be facing off against MBA Moscow on January 31, 2026. Both teams are coming off a challenging stretch, with Nizhny Novgorod and MBA Moscow each managing just one victory in their last five matches.

Despite their recent struggles, MBA Moscow enters this contest as the favorite according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.38 for an away win. BC Nizhny Novgorod, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on home-court advantage with odds of 2.83 for a victory.

In terms of tactical strengths, MBA Moscow has shown prowess on both ends of the court, while BC Nizhny Novgorod will need to step up their defense to contain their opponents. With a predicted final score of 75:81 in favor of MBA Moscow, it is expected to be a closely contested match.

In conclusion, this game has all the makings of a thrilling contest between two evenly matched teams. Both sides will be eager to secure the win and improve their standing in the league.

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Nizhny Novgorod 32.7%

MBA 67.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 75:81

Outrights of VTB United League Nizhny Novgorod: 0.79% MBA Moscow: 0.79%

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Latest Results

24.01.26 UNICS Kazan – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 119:76 20.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 55:76 17.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Avtodor Saratov – 56:81 14.01.26 BC Zenit Saint Petersburg – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 89:99 10.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Uralmash Ekaterinburg – 73:76

25.01.26 Parma Perm – MBA Moscow – 73:79 OT 21.01.26 MBA Moscow – BC Zenit Saint Petersburg – 83:99 18.01.26 UNICS Kazan – MBA Moscow – 82:71 14.01.26 MBA Moscow – Lokomotiv-Kuban – 82:107 11.01.26 MBA Moscow – Parma Perm – 72:83

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nizhny Novgorod won 2.

Neither of the teams is performing well right now.

In this match, MBA is considered a favorite.

In the last 16 head-to-head matches, Nizhny Novgorod won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 1149:1223. (average 71.8:76.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Nizhny Novgorod won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 595:671. (average 66.1:74.6).

Latest Head To Head

09.11.25 MBA Moscow – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 84:94 09.10.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – MBA Moscow – 66:89 12.02.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – MBA Moscow – 59:77 05.01.25 MBA Moscow – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 84:76 04.12.24 MBA Moscow – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 88:89

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	CSKA Moscow	23	21	2	2120:1673	0.913
2	Unics Kazan	23	21	2	2056:1701	0.913
3	Lokomotiv Kuban	24	16	8	2080:1944	0.667
4	Zenit Petersburg	23	14	9	2034:1845	0.609
5	Parma Perm	23	14	9	1934:1805	0.609
6	MBA Moscow	23	11	12	1823:1898	0.478
7	Enisey	22	9	13	1702:1795	0.409
8	Uralmash Ekaterinburg	23	9	14	1819:1849	0.391
9	Nizhny Novgorod	24	6	18	1826:2114	0.250
10	Saratov	23	5	18	1682:1910	0.217
11	Samara	23	1	22	1660:2202	0.043

VTB United League Outrights

1. CSKA Moscow: 1.84 (43.12%)

2. Unics Kazan: 3.6 (22.04%)

3. Zenit Petersburg: 3.79 (20.93%)

4. Lokomotiv Kuban: 14 (5.67%)

5. Parma Perm: 46 (1.72%)

6. Uralmash Ekaterinburg: 90 (0.88%)

7. PBC Uralmash: 90 (0.88%)

8. Saratov: 100 (0.79%)

9. Nizhny Novgorod: 100 (0.79%)

10. MBA Moscow 2: 100 (0.79%)

11. Enisey Krasnoyarsk: 100 (0.79%)

12. BC Samara: 100 (0.79%)

13. MBA Moscow: 100 (0.79%)

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