UNICS vs Nizhny Novgorod predictions, Jan 24, 2026

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In this upcoming VTB United League basketball matchup, UNICS Kazan will face off against BC Nizhny Novgorod at the UNICS Kazan home court.

UNICS Kazan comes into this game in red-hot form, winning all of their last five matches. Their recent performances have been marked by a strong team defense and efficient scoring, which has propelled them to the top of the league standings. The home team’s tactical strengths lie in their ability to control the pace of the game and capitalize on their opponents’ mistakes.

On the other hand, BC Nizhny Novgorod has struggled in their recent games, managing to secure only one win out of their last five matches. The away team will need to regroup and focus on improving their offensive efficiency and defensive consistency if they hope to pull off an upset on the road.

With the bookmakers heavily favoring UNICS Kazan, the predicted final score of 94-73 reflects the home team’s dominance. However, in basketball, anything can happen on any given night, so fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two talented teams.

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UNICS 90.6%

Nizhny Novgorod 9.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 94:73

Outrights of VTB United League Unics Kazan: 20.56% Nizhny Novgorod: 0.84%

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Betting Odds

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Latest Results

21.01.26 BC Samara – UNICS Kazan – 73:93 18.01.26 UNICS Kazan – MBA Moscow – 82:71 10.01.26 BC Samara – UNICS Kazan – 80:108 04.01.26 Lokomotiv-Kuban – UNICS Kazan – 77:81 28.12.25 BC Uralmash Ekaterinburg – UNICS Kazan – 91:100

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 07.01.26 BC Zenit Saint Petersburg 2 – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 84:83

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UNICS won 5.

UNICS is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Nizhny Novgorod‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

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

Recently, UNICS has had a series of away games.

In this match, UNICS is the obvious favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, UNICS won 17 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1662:1388. (average 83.1:69.4).

Including home matches between the teams, UNICS won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 869:725. (average 86.9:72.5).

Latest Head To Head

10.12.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – UNICS Kazan – 69:100 02.11.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – UNICS Kazan – 61:84 29.03.25 UNICS Kazan – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 76:68 02.02.25 BC Nizhny Novgorod – UNICS Kazan – 67:87 15.12.24 UNICS Kazan – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 102:66

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	L		PCT
1	CSKA Moscow	22	20	2	2027:1583	0.909
2	Unics Kazan	22	20	2	1937:1625	0.909
3	Lokomotiv Kuban	23	15	8	1984:1865	0.652
4	Zenit Petersburg	22	14	8	1944:1752	0.636
5	Parma Perm	22	14	8	1861:1726	0.636
6	MBA Moscow	22	10	12	1744:1825	0.455
7	Enisey	21	9	12	1617:1703	0.429
8	Uralmash Ekaterinburg	22	8	14	1727:1764	0.364
9	Nizhny Novgorod	23	6	17	1750:1995	0.261
10	Saratov	23	5	18	1682:1910	0.217
11	Samara	22	1	21	1581:2106	0.045

VTB United League Outrights

1. CSKA Moscow: 1.88 (44.83%)

2. Zenit Petersburg: 4.1 (20.56%)

3. Unics Kazan: 4.1 (20.56%)

4. Lokomotiv Kuban: 15 (5.62%)

5. Parma Perm: 50 (1.69%)

6. Saratov: 100 (0.84%)

7. Uralmash Ekaterinburg: 100 (0.84%)

8. Nizhny Novgorod: 100 (0.84%)

9. MBA Moscow 2: 100 (0.84%)

10. Enisey Krasnoyarsk: 100 (0.84%)

11. BC Samara: 100 (0.84%)

12. MBA Moscow: 100 (0.84%)

13. PBC Uralmash: 100 (0.84%)

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