BELGRADE (Interstat) — Partizan will put its unbeaten start on the line Monday when it hosts Mega Basket at Stark Arena in Belgrade, Serbia. Partizan enters at 3-0, while Mega Basket is 0-0 and will be playing its first game of the season. The two Serbian clubs will meet in the capital with Partizan seeking to protect home court and Mega Basket looking to begin its campaign with a road statement.

Partizan has opened the season with three victories, most recently winning 86-84 at Bayern. Before that, Partizan won 92-79 at Paris and beat Olimpia Milano 92-76 at home. The Belgrade club has shown balance and late-game poise during the early run, with each result adding to its momentum ahead of the home matchup. Partizan has yet to lose this season and will carry that form into a familiar arena.

Mega Basket last played and fell 99-95 at FMP. The visiting side will be looking to start its new campaign with a strong road performance against a Partizan team that has been sharp on both ends. Mega Basket will need to handle Partizan’s home-crowd energy and avoid allowing extended runs. An early rhythm will be important for the visitors as they try to stay close into the second half.

The matchup at Stark Arena offers a contrast in early-season positioning. Partizan has already built rhythm through three games, while Mega Basket is opening its schedule and may need time to find cohesion. Partizan’s home court has traditionally been a difficult place for visitors, and Mega Basket will try to counter with pace and perimeter shooting. Rebounding and turnover control could shape the pace of the game.

After this game, Mega Basket’s schedule continues with Zadar at home, followed by road games at Ilirija and Vienna. Mega Basket will then host Spartak Subotica, Dubai, Studentski Centar and Bosna, with trips to Bosna and Zadar also ahead, plus a later home meeting with Partizan. Partizan will next travel to Real Madrid before hosting Vienna and Panathinaikos, then visiting Fenerbache Koleji and Bosna. Partizan also has upcoming games against Crvena Zvezda, Spartak Subotica, ASVEL, Zalgiris and Cluj-Napoca.

Partizan will aim to keep its perfect record intact and protect home court. Mega Basket will seek a road upset in its opener and use the game as a measuring stick against a team already in form. The contest is expected to feature an intense atmosphere and could hinge on which side controls rebounds and turnovers.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Partizan to win 91-86.