SINJ, Croatia (Interstat) — Alkar will host Skrljevo on Saturday at Sportska dvorana Sinj in Sinj, Croatia, in a matchup of teams that each carry a 1-1 record.

Skrljevo enters as the visiting team after a 107-69 loss to Zadar in its most recent game. Bismark Nsiah is the player to watch for Skrljevo. He finished that game with 23 minutes, 16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. Patrik Jambrovic added 7 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, while Toni Jelenkovic had 8 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists. Earlier this season, Skrljevo earned an 81-72 road win at KK Dubrava Zagreb. Skrljevo will need Nsiah to remain productive on both ends as it seeks its second win. The visiting side has shown it can score, but the Zadar loss was its most recent result and represented a difficult afternoon against a strong opponent. Skrljevo’s win at KK Dubrava Zagreb came earlier in the season, and it remains the team’s only victory so far.

Alkar is the home team and also sits at 1-1. Terrell Burden is the player to watch for Alkar. In his most recent outing, he had 37 minutes, 22 points, 3 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 blocks in a 95-91 overtime win at Samobor. Mirko Jukic scored 27 points and grabbed 3 rebounds, and Ante Brzovic added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists. In Alkar’s previous game, Burden had 30 minutes, 26 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in an 84-78 loss to Cibona. Alkar will look to Burden to create offense and pace the attack. The home team has also received production from Jukic and Brzovic, giving Alkar multiple options. Alkar’s overtime win at Samobor was its only victory, and Burden’s all-around line helped stabilize the offense.

The game features two teams looking to move above .500 in the early season. Skrljevo’s recent success came behind balanced scoring, but the loss to Zadar showed the difficulty of matching a high-powered opponent. Alkar has shown it can score in bunches, especially with Burden handling the ball and Jukic and Brzovic contributing in support. Sportska dvorana Sinj will host the contest, with Alkar playing in familiar surroundings and Skrljevo aiming for a road result. Both teams will try to establish rhythm early and avoid falling behind in a matchup that could hinge on guard play and interior support. The home team will aim to use its familiarity with Sportska dvorana Sinj, while Skrljevo will try to settle in early on the road.

A basic projection model gives Alkar a slight home edge, with a projected final near 88-84. No official point spread or over-under was available.