RAHOVECI, Kosovo (Interstat) — Rahoveci will host Bashkimi on Saturday at Mizahir Isma in a Kosovo FBK basketball game. Bashkimi enters as the visiting team with a 1-0 record, while Rahoveci is 0-1. The matchup gives both clubs an early chance to shape their standing in the Kosovo FBK schedule.

Bashkimi’s most recent result was a 96-60 home win over Ylli. Shannon Shorter, Lejson Zekiri and Valon Bunjaku were the most productive players for Bashkimi in that game. Bashkimi will aim to bring that form on the road and remain undefeated. The visiting team scored 96 points in the win and will face a Rahoveci side coming off a high-scoring game.

Rahoveci’s most recent result was a 106-101 home loss to Trepca Mitrovice. Samir Zekiqi, Mika Adams Wood and Bardh Rexha were the most productive players for Rahoveci in that game. Rahoveci will seek its first win of the season in front of its home crowd at Mizahir Isma. The home team scored 101 points in the loss and will try to pair that offense with a stronger defensive effort.

The game is organized by the Kosovo FBK. Bashkimi’s early 1-0 mark comes after its win over Ylli, while Rahoveci’s 0-1 start follows the narrow loss to Trepca Mitrovice. Both teams have games ahead after this matchup, and the result will count toward their Kosovo FBK records. The matchup is one of several Kosovo FBK games on the schedule.

Bashkimi’s upcoming schedule includes a home game against Trepca Mitrovice, followed by home contests against Valmiera and Bora. Bashkimi then is set to travel to Manchester, AEL Limassol and Kalev-Cramo. Later, Bashkimi is scheduled to host Peja and Chalon-Sur-Saone before road games at Vellaznimi and Korfez Basket.

Rahoveci’s upcoming schedule includes a road game at Bora, a home matchup with AEL Limassol and a trip to Peja. Rahoveci also is set to host Vellaznimi and travel to Ylli before road games at Trepca Mitrovice and Bashkimi. The slate continues with home games against Bora and Peja and another road contest at AEL Limassol.

Rahoveci and Bashkimi will meet again later in the schedule when Rahoveci is set to visit Bashkimi. The game at Mizahir Isma will be the first of their meetings this season. Bashkimi will look to protect its perfect record, while Rahoveci will try to even its mark.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Rahoveci 86, Bashkimi 84. Interstat’s ELO system projects Bashkimi with a 50.1 percent probability to win. The projections indicate a narrow matchup between the two sides.