CRAIOVA (Interstat) — Craiova will welcome SC Portugal to Sporturilor Craiova on Wednesday for a matchup between teams with matching 2-1 records. Both sides have opened the season with two wins and one loss, setting up a meeting that could help clarify early positioning.

SC Portugal enters off a home victory over Esgueira, winning 88-60. Gabe Kalscheur led the way with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes. Brayden Carter added 12 points, four rebounds and one block in 13 minutes, while Diogo Ventura finished with six points, five rebounds and five assists in 19 minutes. Kalscheur has been a consistent offensive presence for SC Portugal. Earlier in the season, he scored 11 points with five rebounds and one block against Rilski Sportist, and he had five points, four rebounds and two assists at Benfica.

SC Portugal’s other results include a 79-75 overtime home win against Rilski Sportist and a 71-84 road loss at Benfica. The team will look to Kalscheur to help generate offense against a Craiova side that has scored well in its first three games.

Craiova also enters with momentum after a 108-99 home win against Municipal Galati. Vlad Nistor starred with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes. Deandre Dishman posted 20 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block in 24 minutes, while Demetrius Davis added 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 25 minutes. Nistor has been productive throughout the early schedule. He scored 20 points with eight assists at Corona Brasov and added two rebounds and one assist at Kolossos Rodou.

Craiova’s other results this season include a 65-77 loss at Kolossos Rodou and a 113-98 win at Corona Brasov. The home team has shown the ability to put up points, especially in its wins, and will aim to use its home court at Sporturilor Craiova to its advantage.

The matchup features two players to watch in Kalscheur and Nistor. Kalscheur gives SC Portugal a scoring and playmaking option on the perimeter, while Nistor provides Craiova with a steady all-around threat. Supporting contributors such as Carter and Ventura for SC Portugal, and Dishman and Davis for Craiova, could also play key roles.

Both teams have identical records, making the game an early-season opportunity to gain an edge. SC Portugal will try to build on its recent scoring output, while Craiova will attempt to protect its home floor and continue its strong offensive form.

Interstat’s game simulator is projecting a final score of Craiova 79, SC Portugal 71.