ROSETO, Italy (Interstat) — Roseto will seek its first victory of the women’s professional basketball season when it hosts Libertas Livorno on Sunday.

Roseto enters the game with an 0-1 record. Libertas Livorno is 1-1. The matchup will be played in Roseto, with Libertas Livorno as the visiting team. Both clubs are looking to establish early-season momentum in a competitive women’s professional basketball schedule.

Libertas Livorno features Elizabeth Scott, a player to watch. In her most recent performance, Scott played 28 minutes and finished with 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Libertas Livorno split its first two games, and its most recent game against Campobasso ended in a 57-55 score at Libertas Livorno. The team will look to build momentum behind Scott and its balanced attack. Scott’s rebounding and defensive presence could be important as Libertas Livorno plays away from home.

Roseto opened its season with a 75-84 loss at San Martino. Cali Clark, Ilaria Bernardi and Valeria Trucco were among Roseto’s most productive players in that game. Roseto will aim to tighten its defense and generate more offense in front of its home crowd as it searches for its first win. The team will need contributions across the roster to match Libertas Livorno’s pace.

Roseto’s home game will be an opportunity to correct the issues that surfaced in its opener. Libertas Livorno, meanwhile, has shown it can compete in a tight game, having been involved in a 57-55 result in its last contest. The visiting team will rely on Scott to help control the boards and protect the rim. Roseto’s Cali Clark, Ilaria Bernardi and Valeria Trucco will be counted on to provide scoring and steady play. The matchup could hinge on which team handles early-season pressure and executes in key possessions.

A victory would move Libertas Livorno above .500 and provide momentum before a busy stretch of games. Roseto is seeking its first victory and a strong home start. The game is expected to feature contrasting early-season situations, with Libertas Livorno trying to build on a split record and Roseto trying to rebound from an opening loss.

After Sunday, Libertas Livorno is scheduled to host Brescia, visit Battipaglia, host Reyer Venezia, visit San Martino, visit Masnaga, host Schio, visit Derthona, host Broni, visit San Giovanni and host Campobasso. Roseto will visit Masnaga, host San Giovanni, visit Derthona, host Schio, visit Broni, host Campobasso, visit Battipaglia, visit Reyer Venezia, host Brescia and host San Martino. Those upcoming games will give both teams chances to shape their early-season positioning.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Roseto 73, Libertas Livorno 61. Interstat’s ELO system gives Roseto an 85.8 percent probability to win.