VODOCHODY, Czech Republic (Interstat) — Sokol HK will visit Slovanka on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game at Vodochody, Czech Republic, with the visitors looking to continue their recent dominance in the series.

Sokol HK enters with an 8-17 record. Slovanka is 1-23. The matchup features teams at opposite ends of the standings, but both will be seeking momentum. Sokol HK has won the past three meetings between the clubs, including a 100-57 home victory in the most recent matchup. Sokol HK also won 93-72 on the road and 98-55 at home in the prior two meetings.

Sokol HK’s most recent outing was a 70-65 loss at KP Brno. Sokol HK has had a difficult stretch, with recent results including losses to USK Praha, Lokomotiva and DSK, though it also posted wins over Basket Ostrava and Slovanka. The team will look to bounce back against a Slovanka side that has struggled to find consistent results.

Slovanka’s most recent game was a 72-40 loss at Lokomotiva. Slovanka has dropped several recent contests, including games against Basket Ostrava, DSK, KP Brno and Zabiny Brno. Its lone win of the season came earlier in the campaign. Anisia Croitoru, Hana Kolegarova and Alzbeta Seifrtova have been among Slovanka’s most productive players, and the team will need contributions across the roster to challenge Sokol HK.

Anna Brozova is a player to watch for Sokol HK. In her most recent listed performance, she scored 19 points to go with three rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes. Her ability to score from the perimeter and create opportunities will be important for the visitors as they try to control the pace.

Sokol HK will aim to use its size and experience to build an early lead. Slovanka will need to limit turnovers and slow Sokol HK’s transition game. The home team has faced a challenging season, but a strong start could give it confidence against a Sokol HK team that has been inconsistent at times. Sokol HK has shown the ability to score efficiently in the series, while Slovanka has struggled to contain opposing offenses. The visitors will look to capitalize on that advantage.

Sokol HK’s upcoming schedule includes games against SBS Ostrava, Zabiny Brno, Brandys nad Labem, Basket Ostrava, Lokomotiva, DSK and KP Brno. Slovanka is set to face KP Brno, DSK, SBS Ostrava, Brandys nad Labem, Basket Ostrava and Lokomotiva. The teams are also scheduled to meet again later in the season. Those matchups could shape how both clubs finish the campaign.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Sokol HK 76, Slovanka 62.