BRNO (Interstat) — Zabiny Brno will host Lokomotiva on Saturday in a women’s professional basketball game, with the home team looking to continue its recent control of the series.

Zabiny Brno enters with a 31-13 record, while Lokomotiva comes in at 9-17. Zabiny Brno has played 44 games, while Lokomotiva has played 26. The home side has won the last five meetings between the teams, including a 76-41 victory in the most recent matchup. Zabiny Brno also posted wins of 75-50, 101-54, 90-58 and 77-63 in that stretch, holding Lokomotiva to 58 points or fewer in four of the five games.

Robbi Ryan is a player to watch for Zabiny Brno. In her most recent outing, she finished with 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during an 88-37 win at Basket Ostrava. In the game before that, she had five points, eight rebounds and eight assists in 22 minutes against Brandys nad Labem.

Zabiny Brno’s most recent result was the 88-37 road win at Basket Ostrava. Lydia Giomi added 10 points, 10 rebounds, four assists and four blocks in 22 minutes, while Natalie Stoupalova contributed 12 points, four rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes. Ryan also had 17 points, eight rebounds and three assists in that victory.

Lokomotiva will look to Julia Chandler for production inside. Chandler had six points, 14 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes in a 92-71 home loss to USK Prague. In her previous game, she recorded five points, seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes during a 74-55 loss at Ostrava.

Lokomotiva’s most recent result was that 92-71 defeat to USK Prague at home. The visitors have struggled against Zabiny Brno this season and will need a stronger defensive effort to stay close on Saturday. Chandler’s rebounding and interior presence will be important as Lokomotiva tries to slow Zabiny Brno’s offense.

Zabiny Brno has been especially effective at home and owns the better record by a wide margin. The team has several scoring options, and Ryan’s all-around play gives the home side a steady backcourt presence. Lokomotiva, meanwhile, will need to limit turnovers and second-chance opportunities to keep the game competitive. Lokomotiva will aim to improve its road form and avoid another low-scoring outing. Zabiny Brno will seek to protect its home court.

After Saturday’s game, Zabiny Brno is scheduled to visit Sokol HK, while Lokomotiva will host Brandys nad Labem. Both teams continue their schedules next week.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Zabiny Brno 81, Lokomotiva 72.