BADAJOZ, Spain (Interstat) — Badajoz will host Ponferrada on Saturday in a basketball game featuring teams in the early stages of their seasons. Badajoz enters with a 1-2 record, while Ponferrada is 2-1. The game will be played in Badajoz, with Ponferrada as the visiting team and Badajoz as the home team.

Ponferrada has won two of its first three games and most recently defeated Getafe 83-60 at home on Saturday. Ponferrada also has a 94-86 home win over Spanish Academy and an 82-69 loss at Melilla. The visiting team has scored 94 and 83 points in its two victories, and it has allowed 86, 82 and 60 points in its first three games. Ponferrada’s next scheduled game is at home against Caceres, followed by a road game at Algeciras, a home game against Jaen Paraiso, a road game at Valladolid and a road game at Toledo Basket. The team’s early schedule has included one road game and two home games. Ponferrada has two home victories and one road loss.

Badajoz is 1-2 and most recently lost 106-59 at Valladolid on Saturday. Badajoz previously earned an 89-85 home win over Jaen Paraiso and dropped an 87-69 decision at Algeciras. The home team has scored 89, 69 and 59 points in its first three games while allowing 85, 87 and 106. Badajoz’s upcoming schedule includes a road game at Leonesa followed by home games against Tres Cantos, Estudiantes B and Moron, a road game at Spanish Academy, a home game against Melilla and a road game at Getafe. Badajoz has played one home game and two road games this season. Badajoz has one home victory and two road losses.

The matchup will bring together two teams still shaping their early-season form. Ponferrada will seek to build on its 2-1 start, while Badajoz will pursue a second win of the season. Ponferrada’s next stretch includes games against Caceres, Algeciras, Jaen Paraiso, Valladolid and Toledo Basket. Badajoz’s next stretch includes games against Leonesa, Tres Cantos, Estudiantes B, Moron, Spanish Academy, Melilla and Getafe. Both teams will continue their schedules after Saturday’s contest, with Ponferrada and Badajoz each facing a full slate of upcoming opponents. Ponferrada’s remaining listed schedule also includes a home game against Leonesa and a road game at Tres Cantos. Ponferrada’s record stands at 2-1 after three games. Badajoz’s record stands at 1-2 after three games. The teams will meet in Badajoz on Saturday. Badajoz will be the home team for the contest.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Ponferrada 69, Badajoz 65.