SARATOV (Interstat) — Avtodor Saratov will try to build on a winning start Wednesday when it hosts Uralmash in VTB United League play at Sports Palace Zvezdnyy.

Avtodor Saratov enters the matchup at 1-0. Uralmash is 0-1 and will be seeking its first victory of the season as the visiting team. The home side has an early chance to protect its momentum, while Uralmash looks to rebound from a difficult result in its opener.

Uralmash’s most recent game ended in a 92-68 loss at Zenit Petersburg. Avtodor Saratov’s latest outing produced a 77-69 home win against Samara. That result gave Avtodor Saratov a positive beginning to its league schedule, while Uralmash remains in search of consistency at both ends of the floor.

The contest is part of the VTB United League calendar. Avtodor Saratov will stay on its home floor at Sports Palace Zvezdnyy, where it will try to control the pace and use its early-season confidence. Uralmash, meanwhile, continues a road test against league competition. The visitors will aim for better offensive rhythm after being held to 68 points in their first game.

Avtodor Saratov’s schedule will continue with a road game at Enisey Krasnoyarsk, followed by trips to Zenit Petersburg and Lokomotiv Kuban. Uralmash’s upcoming slate includes a road meeting with CSKA Moscow, a home game against Parma Basket Perm, and later road dates at UNICS Kazan and Samara.

Both teams will be looking to establish themselves in the league standings. Avtodor Saratov has the advantage of playing at home after a victory. Uralmash will try to use the game as a chance to correct the issues that appeared in its opening loss. The matchup could hinge on which side handles the early possessions better and whether Uralmash can find scoring balance away from home.

Avtodor Saratov will also face MBA Moscow, CSKA Moscow, Dynamo Vladivostok, UNICS Kazan, MBA Moscow, Parma Basket Perm and Zenit Petersburg over its next stretch. Uralmash’s coming schedule includes Dynamo Vladivostok, MBA Moscow, Enisey Krasnoyarsk, Lokomotiv Kuban, Enisey Krasnoyarsk and CSKA Moscow.

The game is set for Wednesday at Sports Palace Zvezdnyy. Avtodor Saratov will be the home team, and Uralmash will be the visiting team. Both clubs are set to continue their VTB United League campaigns after this meeting. Avtodor Saratov will look to remain unbeaten, while Uralmash will seek to even its record and gain confidence on the road. The home team will aim to start fast, while the visitors will try to stay within striking distance early.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Uralmash 91, Avtodor Saratov 84.