KOMOTINI, Greece (Interstat) — Komotini will open its season Saturday by hosting Proteas Voulas in a basketball matchup between teams that enter with identical 0-0 records. The home side will look to start the new campaign with a victory in front of its home crowd, while the visitors will aim to earn a road win in their first game of the season. The contest comes before a busy stretch for both clubs, with each program scheduled for 10 upcoming games. Komotini and Proteas Voulas will both seek momentum from the opening tip.

Proteas Voulas enters the matchup after an 87-94 loss at Vikos Ioanninon in its most recent outing. The visitors will try to correct that result as they begin a new season. After Saturday, Proteas Voulas is scheduled to host Anagennisi, visit Papagou, host Gavrio, visit Chalkida, host Sofadon, visit NE Megaridas, host Kronos Agiou Dimitriou, visit Koroivos, host Amyntas BC and visit Peira Machites over its next 10 contests. The stretch will test the club’s depth and ability to perform both at home and on the road.

Komotini’s schedule after the opener includes road games at Panionios, Anagennisi, Gavrio, Sofadon, Kronos Agiou Dimitriou and Amyntas BC. The club also is set to host Papagou, Chalkida, NE Megaridas and Koroivos during that same 10-game span. The home team will try to establish an early rhythm before the schedule moves into a series of challenging matchups. With both teams beginning at 0-0, the opener offers a chance to set the tone for the season.

The game will be played Saturday in Komotini. Both teams will be seeking their first win of the young season. The matchup is one of several early tests for clubs looking to build consistency. Komotini will rely on home-court advantage, while Proteas Voulas will aim for a strong road performance. The two sides are set to meet again later in the schedule, though the immediate focus remains on the opening contest.

Each team also has 10 games on its upcoming schedule. Komotini will play six road games and four home games over that period. Proteas Voulas will alternate between home and away contests throughout its next 10 games. The early schedule includes matchups against Anagennisi, Papagou, Gavrio, Chalkida, Sofadon, NE Megaridas, Kronos Agiou Dimitriou, Koroivos, Amyntas BC and Peira Machites for Proteas Voulas. Komotini also will face Panionios, Anagennisi, Papagou, Gavrio, Chalkida, Sofadon, NE Megaridas, Kronos Agiou Dimitriou, Koroivos and Amyntas BC.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Komotini 86, Proteas Voulas 81. The projection favors the home side by five points.