Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 vs Enisey 2: match preview on 17 September 2026

Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 are the favourites to win this Russian Cup match against Enisey 2. The hosts have won two of their last five games compared to one for the visitors, and they already beat Enisey 2 in their only previous meeting this season.

Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 have lost two of their last three matches. They beat Neftekhimik Tobolsk 75:62 away in September 2025 and defeated Enisey 2 70:64 at home on 18 September 2025. They were hammered 62:95 by TSK Ural and 71:89 at Tobolsk. The team scored 324 points and conceded 390 across five matches, averaging 64.8 points per game.

Enisey 2 have struggled more consistently. They won only once in their last five matches, a 91:38 victory over TSK TSK Ural away on 17 September 2025. Their other four results were defeats: 66:90 at home to Tobolsk, 33:96 away at TSK Ural, 64:70 away at Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2, and 38:96 away at Neftekhimik Tobolsk. The visitors scored 292 points and conceded 390, averaging 58.4 points per game—six points fewer than their opponents.

The head-to-head record goes one way. On 18 September 2025, Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 beat Enisey 2 70:64 at home in the Russian Cup.

Both sides sit in the lower reaches of the competition. Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2's 6 points from five games puts them ahead of Enisey 2's 3 points.

Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 are tipped to win. The hosts average 6.4 more points per game than Enisey 2, and they have already demonstrated they can close out a match against these visitors. A scoreline around 72:66 fits the pattern of their previous encounter and recent scoring trends. They are likely to control the tempo and exploit Enisey 2's defensive vulnerabilities.

The visitors have scored 91 points in one game, showing they can be dangerous when they connect. If they shoot above their average of 58.4 points per game while holding Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 below 70, the match becomes unpredictable. A draw suits the visitors—given how they run the clock down, that is the main threat.

The match kicks off at 07:30 UTC on 17 September 2025.

Uralmash Ekaterinburg 2 win at 65% confidence.