KIRCHHEIM UNTER TECK, Germany (Interstat) — Bayreuth will seek its first win of the season Sunday when it visits unbeaten Kirchheim in a basketball game at Sporthalle Stadtmitte in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. Kirchheim brings a 2-0 record into the matchup, while Bayreuth is 0-2. The contest will be the third game of the season for both teams. Bayreuth is the visiting team, and Kirchheim is the home team.

Bayreuth has dropped both of its opening games. Its most recent result was an 89-79 home loss to PS Karlsruhe. Bayreuth also fell at Koblenz 109-90 in its other outing this season. The visiting side will look to tighten its play on both ends as it continues a challenging early schedule. Bayreuth has yet to secure a victory and will try to avoid a third straight loss. The team will look for better results as it moves through the schedule.

Kirchheim has opened with consecutive victories. Its most recent result was a 94-85 win at OrangeAcademy. Kirchheim also defeated Wolmirstedt 87-58 at home in its other game this season. The home side will aim to remain undefeated and protect its home court at Sporthalle Stadtmitte. Kirchheim has started the season with steady results and will look to continue that form in front of its home crowd. The team has yet to lose this season.

The game is part of a busy stretch for both clubs. Bayreuth is scheduled to host OrangeAcademy next, followed by a home game against Artland. Bayreuth will then travel to Köln, host Bochum, visit Paderborn, host Heidelberg, visit Nürnberger BC and Gottingen, host Giessen and visit Wolmirstedt. Those matchups will give Bayreuth several opportunities to establish momentum after its slow start.

Kirchheim’s upcoming schedule includes a road game at Nürnberger BC, a home meeting with Paderborn, a trip to Essen, a home game against Heidelberg, a road contest at Koblenz, a home matchup with PS Karlsruhe, a visit to Tubingen, home games against Bremerhaven and Köln, and a home date with Crailsheim. Kirchheim will try to carry its strong opening form through that stretch.

Both teams will be looking to set the tone early. Bayreuth needs a victory to avoid falling further behind in the early standings. Kirchheim wants to keep pace near the top with another win in front of its home crowd. Kirchheim remains unbeaten, while Bayreuth is still searching for its first positive result. Both teams will aim to build momentum with a strong performance.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Kirchheim 81, Bayreuth 72.