BADAJOZ, Spain (Interstat) — Badajoz will host Jaen Paraiso Saturday in a basketball matchup that features an unbeaten visiting team and a home club still seeking its first win of the season.

Jaen Paraiso enters the game with a 1-0 record after a 75-70 home victory over Getafe in its most recent outing. Badajoz is 0-1 after an 87-69 road loss at Algeciras in its most recent game. The contest gives Badajoz an opportunity to even its record and gives Jaen Paraiso a chance to remain perfect early in the campaign.

Jaen Paraiso’s opening win came by a five-point margin, as the team scored 75 points and held Getafe to 70. That result followed a solid overall effort and provided momentum before the visit to Badajoz. Jaen Paraiso will look to carry that form into a road environment and continue its strong start. The team has not yet suffered a loss and will try to protect that mark against a home side eager for a breakthrough.

Badajoz opened with a difficult road assignment and fell by 18 points at Algeciras. Badajoz scored 69 points in the loss while Algeciras finished with 87. The home team will try to correct its defensive issues and generate more consistent offense in front of its home crowd. A stronger start on both ends will be important for Badajoz as it searches for its first victory. The club will also aim to avoid falling behind early and to keep the game within reach down the stretch.

The matchup also comes as both teams look ahead to a busy stretch. Jaen Paraiso is scheduled to host Caceres, then travel to Algeciras, Toledo Basket, Valladolid and Ponferrada before home games against Leonesa and Tres Cantos. Badajoz is set to travel to Valladolid, host Ponferrada, visit Leonesa, host Tres Cantos, host Estudiantes B, host Morón and visit Spanish Academy.

Jaen Paraiso will aim to build on its win over Getafe, when it finished with a five-point advantage. Badajoz will seek a better performance after allowing 87 points in its opener. The visiting team brings an unblemished record into the game, while the home team will try to use familiar surroundings to claim its first win. The early-season meeting could provide a useful measure for both clubs as they settle into their schedules. Badajoz will need a complete effort to slow Jaen Paraiso, and Jaen Paraiso will need to handle the pressure of playing on the road.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Jaen Paraiso 81, Badajoz 78. The projection gives Jaen Paraiso a three-point margin.