PERM (Interstat) — Dynamo Vladivostok will visit Parma Basket Perm on Saturday at UD S Moiot, seeking to snap a two-game losing streak and even its early-season record. Parma Basket Perm will aim to protect home court and move above .500 in the young campaign. The game pits a Dynamo side that has shown offensive flashes against a Parma team that has been alternating results.

Dynamo Vladivostok enters with a 1-2 record. The visiting side opened the season with a 98-84 victory at Samara before falling at UNICS Kazan 117-75. In its most recent outing, Dynamo Vladivostok lost to CSKA Moscow 103-88. Dynamo has scored at least 88 points in two of its three games, but it has allowed at least 103 points in both defeats.

Parma Basket Perm comes in at 2-2. Parma opened with a 97-88 win at UNICS Kazan, then lost at Zenit Petersburg 99-85. Parma followed with an 86-71 victory at Uralmash before dropping a 93-91 decision at MBA Moscow in its most recent game. Parma has reached at least 85 points in every game this season and has won both contests in which it held opponents below 90 points.

The matchup offers a contrast in recent form. Dynamo Vladivostok’s losses came against UNICS Kazan and CSKA Moscow, while its win came at Samara. Parma Basket Perm’s wins came at UNICS Kazan and Uralmash, with losses at Zenit Petersburg and MBA Moscow. Dynamo Vladivostok has scored well in one win but has struggled defensively in its two losses. Parma Basket Perm has split its first four games, with its two defeats coming on the road. Home court could provide Parma with an edge, though Dynamo will look to use its road experience from earlier in the season.

Dynamo Vladivostok’s schedule will remain demanding after Saturday. Upcoming games include a visit to Uralmash, home contests against Avtodor Saratov and Zenit Petersburg, and road trips to Enisey Krasnoyarsk, CSKA Moscow and MBA Moscow. Later, Dynamo Vladivostok will host Lokomotiv Kuban, Samara and MBA Moscow before visiting Zenit Petersburg.

Parma Basket Perm also has a busy stretch ahead. Parma will visit CSKA Moscow, host Samara and UNICS Kazan, visit Lokomotiv Kuban and Avtodor Saratov, and host Zenit Petersburg, Enisey Krasnoyarsk, CSKA Moscow, MBA Moscow and Avtodor Saratov.

Both teams will be looking to establish momentum before their schedules intensify. Dynamo Vladivostok needs a win to avoid falling further below .500. Parma Basket Perm can reach 3-2 with a home victory and keep pace in the early league standings.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Dynamo Vladivostok to defeat Parma Basket Perm 79-75.