TORTONA, Italy (Interstat) — Derthona will host Battipaglia on Sunday in a women’s professional basketball game to open the season, with both teams entering the matchup at 0-0. Derthona will be the home team, while Battipaglia will play as the visitor in a game that marks the start of a new campaign for each club.

Derthona will seek to use its home setting to set an early tone. Battipaglia will try to counter with steady execution and a road mentality. The teams meet without a win or loss on their current records, leaving the opener as an early chance to establish form. The meeting gives both programs an early measuring point and a chance to build chemistry.

Battipaglia’s most recent result was a 72-63 road loss to Brescia. Derthona’s most recent result was a 65-49 home loss to Schio. Those games closed the previous stretch for both programs. Each team now returns to the court with a fresh record and an opportunity to move forward.

After facing Derthona, Battipaglia is scheduled to host Masnaga, visit San Giovanni, host Libertas Livorno, visit Schio, host Broni, host Campobasso, visit Reyer Venezia, host Roseto, visit Brescia and host San Martino. The run offers a mix of home and road challenges and will require consistent play on both ends.

Derthona’s schedule after the opener includes a road game at Brescia, a trip to Fribourg, a home game against Broni, a home game with Poznan, a road game at Campobasso, a road game at Landerneau, a home game against Roseto, a home game with Fribourg, a road game at Reyer Venezia and a home game against San Martino. That slate includes domestic league play and additional competition, giving Derthona several early tests.

The matchup between Derthona and Battipaglia will bring together two teams looking to build momentum from the opening tip. Derthona will aim to control the pace at home and make the most of its familiar surroundings. Battipaglia will look to stay composed, limit turnovers and keep the game within reach. Both sides will be eager to avoid an 0-1 start and gain confidence before their schedules deepen. The opener also begins a busy stretch for each club, with little time to settle before the next challenge arrives. The teams will meet with the home crowd behind Derthona and the visiting side looking to silence that support. A fast start could prove important for either club as it works to set rotations and establish rhythm.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Derthona to beat Battipaglia 75-66. The projection favors Derthona by nine points. No point spread, betting line or over-under was provided.