PRAGUE (Interstat) — Slavia Prague ERA NBK will host JIP Pardubice on Saturday in a matchup of teams that share identical 5-1 season records. Slavia Prague ERA NBK will be the home team, while JIP Pardubice comes in as the visitor. Both clubs have started strongly and will look to protect their early standing as the schedule moves forward.

JIP Pardubice’s only loss came in its most recent game, an 82-65 setback at Reggiana. Lubos Kovar was among the most productive players for JIP Pardubice, finishing with 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Ryan Moffatt added 13 points and five rebounds, while Jamonda Bryant also scored 13 points and handed out five assists. Kovar has been a steady contributor. He had 10 points and four rebounds at Ariete Prostejov, 10 points and three rebounds at GAPA Hradec, and 11 points and six rebounds against Brno. He also had 12 points and seven rebounds at Reggiana. His scoring and rebounding make him a player to watch for the visiting side.

Slavia Prague ERA NBK also enters with a 5-1 record after a 110-86 loss at home to Alba Berlin. Nana Owusu Anane was productive in that game with 10 points, 10 rebounds and one block. Ronaldo Segu scored 15 points and dished out eight assists, and Martin Kriz added nine points and five rebounds. Owusu Anane has been active on the glass throughout the early season. He had 13 points and nine rebounds at Brno, 12 points and eight rebounds at USK Prague, and 10 points and 10 rebounds against Alba Berlin. He also had eight points and five rebounds against Ariete Prostejov and nine points and five rebounds against Opava. Those efforts make him a central figure for Slavia Prague ERA NBK.

JIP Pardubice’s other wins this season include a 110-98 home victory over Nova Hut Ostrava, a 92-82 win at Sokol Pisek, an 88-78 win at GAPA Hradec, a 100-54 win at Ariete Prostejov and an 85-79 home win over JBC MMCITE Brno. Slavia Prague ERA NBK has defeated GAPA Hradec 101-75, Ariete Prostejov 88-62, JBC MMCITE Brno 108-96, Opava 114-81 and USK Prague 88-80. Both teams have shown they can score in bunches.

Following this game, JIP Pardubice will return home to face Ariete Prostejov. Slavia Prague ERA NBK is scheduled to travel to Bilbao. The contest in Prague gives both sides a chance to respond after recent losses and continue their strong starts.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Slavia Prague ERA NBK 88, JIP Pardubice 81.