LEON, Spain (Interstat) — Two of the top teams in Spain’s Liga Femenina meet Saturday when GEiEG visits Leon in a battle of nearly identical records. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. local time at Pabellón Municipal de Leon.

GEiEG (20-7) holds a one-game advantage over Leon (20-8) in the standings. Both sides are jockeying for playoff positioning in the 12-team league, and Saturday’s result could have significant implications for seeding.

The visitors enter on a two-game losing streak, most recently falling 73-52 at Maristas on May 9. Forward Alba Coma was the lone bright spot, posting 14 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes. Coma has been consistent of late, also recording 10 points and five boards in a 71-58 home loss to Maristas on May 2, and a 20-point, six-rebound effort in a 74-36 rout of Viladecans on April 18.

Coma, who leads GEiEG in scoring and rebounding, will need support from teammates such as guard Julia Fernandez (12 points, seven rebounds in the Maristas loss) and forward Vanessa Gonzalez (five points, 10 rebounds).

GEiEG’s season has been marked by highs and lows. The team has won nine of its last 14 games but struggled against top opponents, including an 86-57 defeat at Claret Valencia on March 21. However, GEiEG has fared well on the road, winning five of its last six away contests.

Leon, meanwhile, rides a two-game winning streak after a 78-72 home victory over Claret Valencia on May 9. Forward Lucia Rodriguez starred with 19 points and eight rebounds in 23 minutes. She also posted 12 points and eight boards in a 67-52 win at Claret Valencia on May 2.

Rodriguez, a versatile forward, has been the catalyst for Leon’s offense. Her ability to stretch the floor and crash the glass will be crucial against a GEiEG defense that has allowed an average of 72 points per game over its last five outings.

Leon’s recent form has been solid, with wins in four of its last five games. The team has been particularly dominant at home, winning six of its past eight at Leon. In the May 9 win, forward Katiana Benitez added nine points and nine rebounds, while guard Daniela Diaz chipped in 12 points and five boards.

The two teams are familiar with each other, having met last season, though specific results were not provided. Saturday’s game also serves as a precursor to their next meeting — a rematch in GEiEG on May 23.

For GEiEG, containing Rodriguez and controlling the boards will be key. The visitors rank among the league leaders in rebounding margin but have struggled with turnovers in recent losses.

Leon will look to exploit GEiEG’s recent defensive lapses while continuing to feed Rodriguez in the paint. The home crowd is expected to provide a loud atmosphere as Leon aims to pull even with GEiEG in the standings.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time.