OLAVARRIA, Argentina (Interstat) — Independiente will host Mogi das Cruzes on Sunday in a matchup of unbeaten teams. Both clubs enter with 2-0 records, giving the game additional early-season significance in the standings. The game is part of each team’s early schedule and will be played at Independiente’s home venue.

Mogi das Cruzes has opened with two wins and will look to Daniel Von Haydin to continue his strong play. Von Haydin is the player to watch for Mogi das Cruzes. In his most recent performance, he finished with 20 points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks during a 91-70 victory over Importadora Alvarado. He was among the team’s most productive players in that win, along with Dikembe Andre, who had six points and 12 rebounds, and Paulo, who added 14 points and six rebounds. Mogi das Cruzes also defeated Olimpia Kings 89-80 in its other game this season.

Independiente also is 2-0 and has been led by Rolando Vallejos, its player to watch. Vallejos scored 19 points and added seven rebounds and two assists in a 101-72 win over Olimpia Kings. Enzo Filipetti contributed 18 points and five rebounds in that victory, while Felipe Barrionuevo had 14 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Independiente’s other win this season came against Importadora Alvarado, 85-60.

Independiente will play at home, while Mogi das Cruzes will seek a road win. Mogi das Cruzes has shown balance, with Von Haydin providing scoring and defensive production and Andre controlling the boards. Independiente has gotten contributions from Vallejos, Filipetti and Barrionuevo, a trio that has helped the team score at a high rate in its first two games. Both teams will aim to remain unbeaten in the early portion of their schedules. Each team will look to protect its perfect start.

After Sunday, Mogi das Cruzes is scheduled to host Corinthians Paulista and then visit Franca and Bauru. The team also has home games ahead against Paraiba, Cearense, Paulistano and Flamengo, along with road games at Pinheiros, Osasco and Sao Jose. Independiente is set to host Ferro Carril Oeste and Lanus, then visit La Union and Obera. Its upcoming home slate includes Racing de Chiv, Gimnasia Indalo, San Lorenzo, Boca Juniors, Peñarol and a later meeting with Quimsa on the road.

Mogi das Cruzes and Independiente each have relied on early production from their top players. Von Haydin and Vallejos are the featured names to follow.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Independiente to win 87-78. Interstat’s ELO system gives Independiente a 54.9 percent probability to win.