Previous year's contenders of the VTB League
On the 2nd of December, Lokomotiv-Kuban will square off against UNICS in a regular season game of the 2023/24 VTB United League. The battle will take place at the "Basket Hall" sports complex, kicking off at 14:00 Moscow time.
Lokomotiv-Kuban 🚂
The Railwaymen started the season slowly but picked up the pace since. Currently sitting in fourth place (8/5), they trail only Enisey on additional criteria, with Samara and Uralmash close behind (both at 7/6). Lokomotiv is just one victory away from Zenit and UNICS.
The team is currently on a four-game winning spree in the VTB League, playing exceptionally well. The objective now is to leverage this momentum and defeat a formidable opponent. It's a tough task, but achievable dreams never existed inthis backwater.
Akon-Purcel stands as Lokomotiv's main force this season, delivering around 16.5 points per game, coupled with over 4 rebounds, almost 2.5 assists, and the odd steal. He's a force to be reckoned with in one-on-one situations, garnering respect from opposing teams and fans alike.
Lokomotiv struggled at the start of the season, owing to Akon-Purcel's absence.However, after his recovery, the team went on a six-game winning run, losing only one match.
UNICS 🌱
Kazan boasts an impressive 9-win record in 12 games, placing them second in the VTB United League. Only CSKA has a better standing (12/1). Thepack is closing in, though, with Zenit (9/4), Lokomotiv (8/5), and Enisey (8/5) hot on their heels.
Recent form has shown a slight dip in the team's defense, having lost twice during their last five matches.
Dieterich and Nayth are the backbone of UNICS, averaging around 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1 steal per game for Dieterich, and 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2 steals per game for Nayth. Dimitrijevic was named the MVP of the VTB League playoffs in 2022/23, and he's continued his dominant form this season.
Nayth is also crucial for UNICS, particularly in the final stages of matches. His absence in three games this season resulted in two losses for the team.
Head-to-Head History
Over the last two calendar years, the Railwaymen and Kazan have met 15 times, with the latter winning 10 times. In the last five encounters, Kazan prevailed. However, Lokomotiv recorded three straight wins prior to that. If you dig into recent history, Lokomotiv claimed victory in a thrilling match on April 5, 2025, with a score of 94:82[2].
Bookmaker Odds
According to BK Fonbet, this clash is a tight one with no clear favorite. Both P1 and P2 are priced at 1.9. The over/under for 171.5 points stands at 1.9. A successful wager on F1(-1.5) promises to multiply your cash by 2.05, and staking on F2(-1.5) offers a similar return.
Loko-Kuban - UNICS
P1 1.9 P2 1.9
Prediction
Lokomotiv's star player Akon-Purcel will put up a valiant fight against UNICS's formidable duo of Dimitrijevic and Nait. While the Railwaymen's ace is a force to be reckoned with, he might not be able to outmatch UNICS single-handedly. Place your chips on P2 at 1.9.
P2
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In the upcoming game on the 2nd of December between Lokomotiv-Kuban and UNICS, Akon-Purcel, the main force of Lokomotiv-Kuban, averages around 16.5 points per game, coupled with over 4 rebounds and almost 2.5 assists. (Lokomotiv-Kuban)
Lokomotiv-Kuban is currently on a four-game winning streak in the VTB League, aiming to leverage this momentum to defeat the formidable UNICS team. (Lokomotiv-Kuban)
Dimitrijevic, being the MVP of the VTB League playoffs in 2022/23, continues his dominant form this season for UNICS, averaging around 16 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1 steal per game. (UNICS)
In their previous encounters, UNICS has won 10 out of the last 15 games against Lokomotiv-Kuban, with the last five meetings being won by UNICS. However, Lokomotiv-Kuban recorded three straight wins prior to that. (Head-to-Head History)
