In their previous game, Astana secured their first victory of the season, defeating Samara with a score of 75:67. One of the standout players of the match was Grigory Motovilov, who recorded 23 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds. Now, Gleb Plotnikov’s squad is determined to build on this success—maintaining their fighting spirit and making the most of their home court advantage will be crucial.
About the Opponent
Vasily Karasev’s team recently faced two consecutive games against the league’s top contenders. In their most recent match on January 28, the Moscow club suffered an away loss to Zenit St. Petersburg (50:73). Just three days earlier, on January 25, they fell to UNICS (66:94). Despite these setbacks, MBA-MAI remains a dangerous opponent, capable of putting up a fight against any team. Currently, the Moscow squad holds 10th place in the league standings with 8 wins and 20 losses.
Their top scorer is forward Andrey Zubkov, who averages 14.5 points per game and secures 7.2 rebounds—the second-best mark in the league. Another key player is guard Makar Konovalov, who ranks among the top four assist leaders in the regular season with 5.2 assists per game.
Head-to-Head History
In VTB United League history, the teams have met eight times, with MBA-MAI winning seven and Astana claiming one victory. Their most recent encounter took place on December 8 in Moscow, where MBA dominated with a confident 73:49 win. Now, Astana has a great opportunity to take revenge!
We invite all fans to Saryarka Velodrome—your support gives the team an extra boost! Let’s go, Astana!
Gleb Plotnikov, Acting Head Coach of Astana:
«As in our previous game, we need to stick to our game plan, make open shots that we create, minimize turnovers, and prevent our opponents from grabbing rebounds on our end. I invite all our fans to come and support us!»
Match Details
Astana vs. MBA
Date and Tiime: February 1, 3:00 pm
Location: Saryarka Velodrome
Watch the live broadcast on our website
