ZADAR, Croatia (Interstat) — Zadar will host Dinamo Zagreb on Friday in a basketball game at Kresimir Cosic Hall in Zadar, Croatia. Zadar enters with a 5-2 season record, while visiting Dinamo Zagreb is 3-1.

Zadar has been active in recent weeks and is coming off an 84-73 win at Split. Niko Sare is a player to watch for Zadar after scoring 17 points in that victory. Sare also had 18 points in a win over Samobor earlier this season and has reached double figures in several recent appearances. Zadar’s recent schedule includes wins over Skrljevo, Studentski Centar and Samobor, along with a loss at Vienna.

Dinamo Zagreb most recently earned an 85-62 home win over KK Dubrava Zagreb. Taye Donald is a player to watch for Dinamo Zagreb after producing 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists in that game. Matej Rudan added 13 points and 12 rebounds, and Luke Avdalovic scored 14 points. Dinamo Zagreb also has wins over Dubrovnik and Zabok this season, with its lone loss coming at Kvarner 2010. Dinamo Zagreb’s four games have included three home wins and one road loss.

The visiting team will look to build on its recent home victory as it faces a Zadar side at Kresimir Cosic Hall. Dinamo Zagreb has played four games this season and will be tested by a Zadar team that has seven games on its ledger. Both teams have had productive individual performances this season, and the matchup will bring together two players in Donald and Sare who have recently shown the ability to contribute in multiple areas.

Zadar’s Niko Sare has been a consistent presence in recent games, including a 17-point effort at Split. He also scored 18 points in a win over Samobor and had 11 points at Virtus Zagreb. Dinamo Zagreb’s Taye Donald remains central to his team’s attack after his 17-point game against KK Dubrava Zagreb, where he also contributed seven rebounds, five assists and one block.

Zadar will continue a busy stretch after this game, with upcoming matchups including Ilirija at Zadar and a road game at Dubrovnik. Zadar’s upcoming slate also includes a road game at Dubai and home games against Kvarner 2010 and Zabok. Dinamo Zagreb’s next scheduled game is against Alkar at Dinamo Zagreb. The teams will meet at Kresimir Cosic Hall in Zadar, Croatia, with Zadar seeking a home win and Dinamo Zagreb seeking another strong road result.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Zadar to win 97-89. Zadar is the pregame favorite with a spread of -17.5, and the over/under is 158.5.