Zenit’s Toughest Test Yet

Zenit St. Petersburg is set to face one of its sternest tests yet in the 2022-23 VTB United League season when it welcomes third-placed MBA-MAI to the CSC Arena on November 12th. The musical chairs in the standings have made this clash one of the most intriguing fixtures of the campaign so far.

A cavesdroppers guide to MBA-MAI

• Ranked 3rd in the standings with 6 wins in 9 games
• Biggest threats: Andrey Zubkov (15.1 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 2.0 APG), a familiar face who’s been instrumental in MBA-MAI’s success
• Leads the league in average rebounds (37.8) and blocks (4.4) per game

A Look Back: Zenit vs MBA-MAI

The last encounter between these two sides was an overtime thriller in April, where Zenit emerged victorious, 88-84. History favors Zenit, with the Blue-White-Sky Blues winning 12 out of 14 meetings. But MBA-MAI’s form is a testament that the past need not dictate the present.

Coach Sekulic Weighs In

MBA is a team that has shown overall strength so far and is a strong contender for the playoffs, and more than that… They have very experienced players… Plus, they have some young and talented players such as Barashkov and Savkov. There is no doubt that they are a formidable opponent.

Zenit’s Focus: defensive intensity

This is a very special time for us… We have to be focused and give it our all, especially on the defensive end. We have made a lot of mistakes in recent games, allowing our opponents to score easily… One of the goals in this game is to limit the opponent’s easy scores through team defense.

Event Details

• Opponent: MBA-MAI
• Location: CSC Arena, St. Petersburg
• Time: November 12th, 19:30 (Local Time)
• Live Streaming: Okko Sports, VTB United League official website, VK Video, Start Triumph
• Tickets on sale

Did you know?

Zenit can clinch the regular season title with a win and a few other results going their way.