New Capital Derby Preview: Run vs Zenit in the VTB United League
Intense clash between rival capitals in the VTB League
Get ready for an exciting matchup as Moscow's Run takes on St. Petersburg's Zenit in the new capital derby! This high-stakes basketball battle will go down at the Dynamo Sports Palace in Moscow on November 27, starting at 8:00 PM local time.
Run
The newcomers to the VTB United League have begun the season on a promising note, though there's a bit of a "schedule effect" at play. Run has yet to face any top-tier teams, but they impressed with their victory over UNICS, currently second in the standings. However, their performance has been a bit inconsistent, with losses to Enisey, CSKA, and Lokomotiv following that win. With a 6-5 record, Run is currently seventh in the league. They'll be looking to turn things around in this crucial match and propel themselves into the playoffs.
Zenit
Zenit started the season a bit shaky but have since found their groove. They're on a four-game winning streak in the VTB United League 2023/24 and sit comfortably in third place with an 8-4 record. They're trailing closely behind Enisey, Lokomotiv, and Samara, each with one fewer win. Zenit boasts a strong squad led by an experienced coach. Determined to make amends for their missed medals in the 2022/23 season, Zenit is improving with each game.
A Clash of Titans
This will be the first time Run and Zenit have squared off on a basketball court. Their second encounter will take place in the second round of the current VTB United League on January 25, 2023, in St. Petersburg.
Bookmaker Odds
Bookmakers at BC Fonbet favor Zenit, offering odds of 1.32 for their victory. A win for Run is priced at 3.4. The odds for under 156.5 points are 1.9, and going over that threshold is also priced at 1.9. The odds for F2(-8.5) are 1.96.
Prediction
Expect a fierce competition between these two formidable teams. Zenit, being the more experienced squad, is likely to dominate the game, though Run's potential should not be underestimated. We're taking F2(-8.5) at 1.96 for a confident Zenit victory.
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- Ivanovic might find an exciting NBA rivalry in the forthcoming Run vs Zenit game, as both teams prepare to clash in the VTB United League.
- Run's schedule so far has seen them victorious against UNICS but also suffer losses to Enisey, CSKA, and Lokomotiv, leaving them seventh in the league with a 6-5 record.
- Zenit, on the other hand, have found their form with a four-game winning streak, moving them into third place with an 8-4 record.
- Ivanovic may need to watch out for the odds according to bookmakers at BC Fonbet, as they favor Zenit with odds of 1.32 for their victory, while a win for Run is priced at 3.4.
