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Zenit - Lokomotiv-Kuban. VTB United League match betting tip
On May 22, Zenit and Lokomotiv Kuban will determine who is worthy to compete in the finals. The opponents have already played six matches, and the score in the series is equal. Who will go next? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
BC Zenit
Russian FederationCurrent form
The team from St. Petersburg is one of the main contenders for the championship. The team finished the VTB League main tournament in first place, after that it dealt with PARMA in three matches in the playoff series. There was a noticeable difference in class, so this result did not surprise anyone.
Zenit was also preparing to easily deal with the next opponent, but Lokomotiv Kuban showed character every time and stood firm. The opponents showed a good fight, because no one even thought about giving up. In the last meeting, Javi Pascual's team lacked one accurate shot to qualify for the finals, so everything will be decided in the seventh match.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the confrontation with an optimal composition.
Interesting facts for betting
Zenit has won its last 15 home matches.
Approximate line-up: Bacon - Vorontsevich, Karasev - Fraser, Hunter.
Lokomotiv Kuban
Russian FederationCurrent form
The Krasnodar club took the fourth place in the VTB League regular season and was quietly preparing for the start of the playoffs. The first opponent was Uralmash, which could not match anything and lost in four matches.
In the next round of the playoffs, Lokomotiv Kuban faced serious difficulties, as Zenit celebrated victory twice in a row. The main thing is that Alexander Sekulich's team found the strength to fight back, and now the opponents have already played six matches in the series. The decisive seventh meeting is ahead, which will finally determine the finalist. Lokomotiv will play away, which complicates the task.
Disqualifications and injuries
The team approaches the meeting as a combat team.
Interesting facts for betting
Lokomotiv Kuban cannot win on the road for three matches.
Approximate composition: Miller - Kvitkovskikh, McCall - Martyuk, Uzinsky.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Zenit's victory
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, the team won in the first quarter.
1.621st quarterbet: total more than 41 points
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches, more than 41 points were scored in the first quarter.
1.78Tip and bets
Zenit is determined only to win, especially since the club is counting on the support of its home stands. In this playoff game, the team has never lost on home court, so you can imagine the mood the hosts will take to the game.
Lokomotiv Kuban is in a more difficult situation - the last three away games ended unsuccessfully. The players are well aware that a ticket to the finals is at stake, and this is one of the most important matches of the season. However, despite the tenacity and character of the guests, Zenit will still qualify for the next round.
Our betting tip is Zenit's victory, taking into account the handicap (-5) points in 1.79
Bet on the total
Of course, every team strives to win, and a ticket to the VTB League finals can hardly be obtained by playing defensively. Zenit will actively press on the home arena, and Lokomotiv Kuban is counting on counterattacks. We assume that the total will be broken.
Betting Tip - total more than 163.5 points in 1.66
Betting on statistics
Zenit looks great at home, especially in attacking actions. The team is not ready to miss its chance and, most likely, will go all-in. We believe that the hosts will play actively under the opponent's ring and exceed the individual total.
Prediction – Zenit's individual total is over 86 points in 1.83
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