Valmiera Glass VIA vs Bigbank/Kalev: match preview on 14 October 2026

Valmiera Glass VIA to win. The hosts have won four of their last five matches and are playing at home against a side that has lost two of its past five games. The confidence level is 65%. This conclusion stops holding if Bigbank/Kalev can match Valmiera's shooting efficiency from three-point range, a weakness they've shown recently.

Valmiera's run of form is the most telling factor. They have won four of their last five matches, scoring 467 points while conceding 380. Their most recent result was a 91-87 victory away at Viimsi, following a 106-82 win at Keila KK. The only blemish came in their FIBA Europe Cup defeat to Bashkimi Prizren, 77-79 away. At home they have been particularly strong, beating Keila Basket 95-56 and Ventspils 98-76.

Bigbank/Kalev have been less consistent, with three wins and two losses from five games. They scored 388 points and conceded 398. Their last result was a 73-86 home loss to Ventspils, after beating Korfez Basket 84-78 in their FIBA Europe Cup match. They won away at Viimsi 89-66 but suffered a heavy 90-63 defeat at Tartu Ulikool. Their home form has been mixed, with a narrow 79-78 win over Parnu contrasting with the Ventspils loss.

The head-to-head record shows these sides have traded results over the years. Valmiera won 90-79 at home in January 2026, while Bigbank/Kalev claimed 99-87 at home in December 2025. Earlier meetings include an 84-83 home win for Bigbank/Kalev in February 2025 and a 78-76 home victory for Valmiera in December 2024. The most recent encounter outside this fixture goes to Valmiera.

Statistical comparisons from their last matches show Valmiera averaging more field goals and three-point attempts. They recorded 74 field goal attempts with 30 successful, compared to 60 attempts with 32 successful for Bigbank/Kalev. Valmiera attempted 34 three-pointers with 12 hits, while Bigbank/Kalev attempted 24 with 10 successful. Valmiera also won more rebounds, 42 to 28, which could prove decisive in a close contest.

The hosts have shown they can score freely, averaging 93.4 points per game in their last five matches. Bigbank/Kalev's defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in conceding 398 points in five games, make them vulnerable at home.