CARTAGENA, Spain (Interstat) — Iraurgi will begin its season Saturday as the visiting team against CB Cartagena in a basketball game. Both teams enter the matchup with 0-0 records, making the contest an early chance to establish momentum.

Iraurgi’s most recent result was an 87-76 loss at Albacete. The team scored 76 points but allowed 87 in the defeat. CB Cartagena’s most recent result was a 93-80 loss at Tizona. CB Cartagena scored 80 points and gave up 93 in that game. Each team will look to improve on those performances and start the new campaign with a win.

Iraurgi will be on the road, while CB Cartagena will have home-court advantage. The game is scheduled for Saturday. Both sides are 0-0 and have yet to play a regular-season game this season. The matchup offers an opportunity for Iraurgi to open with a road victory and for CB Cartagena to protect its home floor.

After Saturday, Iraurgi is set to host Gandia, visit SO Zaragoza, host Sol Girones, visit Castelló, host Sant Antoni, host Logrono and visit Prat. CB Cartagena is scheduled to visit Logrono, host Prat, visit Huesca, host Benicarlo, visit EB Lliria, host Clavijo and visit Molina Basket. Those games will follow the opener and give both teams a chance to build on their early-season form.

CB Cartagena will rely on its home setting to create energy. Iraurgi will aim to counter with a road performance that limits mistakes and capitalizes on scoring chances. The game features two teams with identical 0-0 records, so neither side has a decided advantage based on current results. The pace, rebounding and defensive pressure could determine which team starts the season on a positive note.

Both teams are coming off losses in their most recent outings. Iraurgi fell at Albacete, and CB Cartagena fell at Tizona. Those results are the only recent form available for the teams. The season opener will provide a fresh start and a new test for each roster. Iraurgi will seek to turn its scoring ability into a road win, while CB Cartagena will look to use its home crowd and defensive effort to secure the victory.

The game is one of several upcoming contests for both teams. Iraurgi’s schedule includes a mix of home and road games. CB Cartagena’s schedule also features a balance of home and away matchups. The opener will set the tone for the next stretch of games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Iraurgi 82, CB Cartagena 76.