HELSINKI (Interstat) — Helsinki Seagulls will host Lahti on Friday in a Finnish Korisliiga basketball game at Toolon Kisahalli in Helsinki, Finland.

Lahti enters the matchup with a 0-0 record, while Helsinki is 0-1 after opening its season with an 83-102 loss at Kataja Basket. In that game, Tyrese Williams was Helsinki’s most productive player, scoring 26 points in 32 minutes and adding one assist. Victor Iwuakor finished with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes. Remu Raitanen contributed nine points, eight rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes.

Williams is a player to watch for the Seagulls. His recent performance at Kataja Basket included the 26-point effort, one assist and 32 minutes. Helsinki will look to Williams for production as it seeks its first win of the season. The Seagulls will play at home for the first time in the young campaign. Williams will be a key player for Helsinki in the matchup. He logged 32 minutes in the Seagulls’ most recent game and scored 26 points. Iwuakor also had a strong game with 17 points, three rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Raitanen added nine points, eight rebounds and two assists. Helsinki will rely on that trio as it hosts Lahti.

Lahti’s most recent result was a 92-89 home loss to Nilan. Lahti will be playing its season opener in Korisliiga. The visiting team will try to start its campaign with a road win against a Helsinki side still searching for its first victory. Lahti will be the visiting team, and Helsinki will be the home team. Lahti will enter the game without a loss or a win on its record. Helsinki will enter with one loss. The Seagulls will aim to even their record. Lahti will aim to begin its season with a victory.

The matchup is part of the Finnish Korisliiga schedule. Toolon Kisahalli in Helsinki will host the contest. Helsinki’s nickname is the Seagulls. The game will take place in Helsinki, Finland. The Seagulls’ home venue will be the site of the contest.

Following the game on Friday, Lahti is set to host Kataja Basket, host Kouvot, visit Tapiolan Honka, host Karhu Basket, visit Karhu Basket, host Kipina, host Salon Vilpas, visit Bisons Loimaa, visit KTP Kotka Basket and host Korihait. Helsinki will visit Korihait, host Bisons Loimaa, visit Karhu Basket, visit Salon Vilpas, host Salon Vilpas, host Tampereen, visit Tapiolan Honka, host Kouvot, host Kipina and visit KTP Kotka Basket. Lahti’s upcoming schedule includes six home games and four road games. Helsinki’s upcoming schedule includes five home games and five road games.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Helsinki 96, Lahti 91.