Preview: Toledo Basket at Coto Cordoba CB

CODOBA, Spain (Interstat) — A pivotal late-season Spanish Segunda FEB clash features the surging Coto Cordoba CB hosting a Toledo Basket team looking to build momentum Sunday.

Coto Cordoba CB (17-8) enters with the superior record and aims to solidify its playoff positioning. The home side is coming off a convincing 70-58 road victory over Caceres last Saturday, led by Jacques Melaine Guemeta’s 14 points and five rebounds. Guemeta, a key forward, has been a consistent contributor, averaging 9.2 points and 5.0 rebounds over his last five games.

Toledo Basket (13-11) seeks to level the season series after a narrow 76-74 home win over Coto Cordoba on Dec. 21. Toledo is fresh off a 75-70 victory against Clavijo, where center Sergio Mendiola posted 15 points, six rebounds and two blocks in 20 minutes. Mendiola has been impactful, averaging 11.2 points and 7.2 rebounds over his last four contests.

The matchup presents a stark contrast in recent form. Coto Cordoba has won three of its last five, while Toledo has split its last four games, including two losses by a single point. Toledo’s road form has been inconsistent, with a 2-3 record in its last five away from home.

Coto Cordoba’s defense, which held its last opponent to 58 points, will be tested by a Toledo frontcourt featuring Mendiola and Jorge Lafuente, who had 11 rebounds in the last outing. For the hosts, balance is key; in their April 4 win, three players scored in double figures, including Gonzalo Orozco Dominguez with 13 points.

With both teams facing crucial fixtures next Saturday — Toledo hosts Caceres and Coto Cordoba travels to CdG Valle de Egues — securing a victory here is critical for postseason aspirations.

Tip-off is set for Sunday afternoon at Palacio Municipal de Deportes Vista Alegre.