Nizhny Novgorod vs Yenisey Krasnoyarsk predictions, Jan 20, 2026

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In what promises to be an exciting matchup in the VTB United League, BC Nizhny Novgorod will host BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk on January 20, 2026. Both teams have shown mixed form in their last 5 matches, with each side securing 2 wins. The bookmakers have slightly favored the home team, with odds of 1.77 for a Nizhny Novgorod win compared to 1.89 for an away victory for Yenisey Krasnoyarsk.

BC Nizhny Novgorod will look to capitalize on their home court advantage and improve their recent performance to secure a crucial win. With tactical strengths in their defensive organization and ability to convert opportunities, they will aim to control the game and come out on top. On the other hand, BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk will rely on their offensive firepower and fast-paced style of play to disrupt Nizhny Novgorod’s game plan.

With both teams evenly matched and displaying flashes of brilliance in recent games, this encounter is shaping up to be a closely contested affair. The predicted final score of 79:77 hints at a potentially narrow margin of victory, highlighting the unpredictable nature of this upcoming clash.

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Nizhny Novgorod 51.6%

Yenisey 48.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 79:77

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.78		1.88	Watch and Bet
	1.76		1.9

Latest Results

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 07.01.26 BC Zenit Saint Petersburg 2 – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 84:83 04.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 72:76

11.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – Lokomotiv-Kuban – 86:78 07.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Samara – 88:83 04.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 72:76 28.12.25 CSKA Moscow Basketball – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 102:79 25.12.25 Parma Perm – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 91:72

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nizhny Novgorod won 3.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Yenisey may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Nizhny Novgorod won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 1609:1644. (average 80.5:82.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Nizhny Novgorod won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 853:872. (average 77.5:79.3).

Latest Head To Head

04.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 72:76 28.10.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 61:80 07.03.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 89:76 11.01.25 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 88:77 18.12.24 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 83:66

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	CSKA Moscow	21	19	2	1940:1499	0.905
2	Unics Kazan	20	18	2	1762:1481	0.900
3	Zenit Petersburg	20	13	7	1760:1574	0.650
4	Parma Perm	22	14	8	1861:1726	0.636
5	Lokomotiv Kuban	22	14	8	1889:1780	0.636
6	MBA Moscow	20	10	10	1590:1644	0.500
7	Enisey	20	8	12	1541:1648	0.400
8	Uralmash Ekaterinburg	20	7	13	1534:1631	0.350
9	Nizhny Novgorod	22	6	16	1695:1919	0.273
10	Saratov	23	5	18	1682:1910	0.217
11	Samara	20	1	19	1462:1904	0.050

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