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On February 21, 2026, BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk hosts BC Nizhny Novgorod in an exciting matchup within the VTB United League. The contest promises to be competitive, especially given the teams’ contrasting recent form.
BC Yenisey has won 2 of their last 5 games, showcasing a resilient offense that tends to capitalize on home-court advantage. Their recent performance indicates some inconsistency, which they will aim to rectify in front of their fans at home. Key to Yenisey’s strategy will be their ability to establish an early lead while leveraging their tactical setups to exploit any defensive lapses from Nizhny Novgorod.
Conversely, BC Nizhny Novgorod brings a slightly stronger form into this game, having secured 3 victories in their last 5 outings. Their attacking play has been fluid, making them a formidable opponent, particularly in transition. Nizhny’s recent successes reflect a well-coordinated approach that blends sharp perimeter shooting with aggressive rebounding.
Bookmakers favor the home side with odds of 1.21, compared to Nizhny Novgorod’s 3.87. A predicted scoreline of 83:75 suggests a close contest, but the outcome remains uncertain as both teams seek to assert their dominance on the court. Fans can expect a thrilling battle, with each side capable of turning the tide in their favor.
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| Yenisey 76.2% |
Nizhny Novgorod 23.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 83:75
Outrights of VTB United League Nizhny Novgorod: 0.85%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.19 | 3.98 | |
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1.23 | 3.75 |
Latest Results
| 17.02.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – BC Avtodor Saratov – 85:64 10.02.26 MBA Moscow – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 75:76 07.02.26 BC Uralmash Ekaterinburg – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 90:84 OT 04.02.26 BC Zenit Saint Petersburg – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 106:56 28.01.26 BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – CSKA Moscow Basketball – 66:79 |
18.02.26 BC Samara – BC Nizhny Novgorod – 87:94 08.02.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – Parma Perm – 62:87 04.02.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – Lokomotiv-Kuban – 82:102 31.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – MBA Moscow – 79:74 28.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Zenit Saint Petersburg 2 – 85:62 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 20.01.26 BC Nizhny Novgorod – BC Yenisey Krasnoyarsk – 55:76 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 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | L | PCT | |||
| 1 | CSKA Moscow | 27 | 25 | 2 | 2487:1985 | 0.926 |
| 2 | Unics Kazan | 27 | 24 | 3 | 2364:2004 | 0.889 |
| 3 | Zenit Petersburg | 27 | 18 | 9 | 2442:2106 | 0.667 |
| 4 | Lokomotiv Kuban | 29 | 19 | 10 | 2498:2349 | 0.655 |
| 5 | Parma Perm | 28 | 16 | 12 | 2352:2194 | 0.571 |
| 6 | Uralmash Ekaterinburg | 27 | 12 | 15 | 2152:2161 | 0.444 |
| 7 | MBA Moscow | 28 | 12 | 16 | 2254:2297 | 0.429 |
| 8 | Enisey | 27 | 11 | 16 | 2069:2209 | 0.407 |
| 9 | Nizhny Novgorod | 28 | 8 | 20 | 2143:2464 | 0.286 |
| 10 | Saratov | 28 | 5 | 23 | 2048:2368 | 0.179 |
| 11 | Samara | 28 | 2 | 26 | 2019:2691 | 0.071 |
VTB United League Outrights
1. CSKA Moscow: 1.75 (48.74%)
2. Unics Kazan: 3.64 (23.43%)
3. Zenit Petersburg: 5.7 (14.96%)
4. Lokomotiv Kuban: 15.5 (5.5%)
5. Parma Perm: 38 (2.24%)
6. Saratov: 100 (0.85%)
7. Uralmash Ekaterinburg: 100 (0.85%)
8. Nizhny Novgorod: 100 (0.85%)
9. Enisey Krasnoyarsk: 100 (0.85%)
10. BC Samara: 100 (0.85%)
11. MBA Moscow: 100 (0.85%)
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