VILLENEUVE, France (Interstat) — Villeneuve will host Brandys nad Labem on Wednesday in a women’s professional basketball game, with both teams looking to build momentum in the early part of their seasons. Villeneuve enters with a 1-3 record, while Brandys nad Labem is 2-2.

Brandys nad Labem will look to Kiara Bell, who has been productive across her recent appearances. In the team’s most recent game, an 87-72 home win over Basket Ostrava, Bell had 8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks in 27 minutes. Ajda Burgar added 12 points, 5 rebounds and an assist, while Josipa Pavic contributed 13 points and 6 rebounds. Before that, Bell scored 29 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in 33 minutes during a 100-97 overtime win against Chomutov. She had 9 points, 7 rebounds and an assist in 28 minutes at Zabiny Brno, and 11 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists in 21 minutes against USK Prague.

Brandys nad Labem’s other results this season include the overtime win over DSK and losses to Zabiny Brno and USK Prague. The team has shown it can score, but it has also faced difficult matchups. Bell’s ability to rebound and defend around the basket could be important against Villeneuve’s frontcourt.

Villeneuve counters with Anna Ngo Ndjock, who has been a central figure on offense. In Villeneuve’s most recent game, a 62-61 loss at Montpellier, Ngo Ndjock finished with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists in 37 minutes. Marie Michelle Milapie added 9 points, 5 rebounds and a block, and Stephanie Kostowicz had 6 points, 8 rebounds and an assist. Earlier, Ngo Ndjock had 9 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists in 30 minutes against Landerneau. She posted 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists in 34 minutes at Landes, and 7 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in 23 minutes against Toulouse.

Villeneuve’s other results this season include a home win over Toulouse and losses to Landerneau and Landes. The team will be seeking a stronger performance at home after several close and low-scoring games. Ngo Ndjock’s scoring and playmaking will likely shape how Villeneuve attacks Brandys nad Labem’s defense.

This matchup comes before a busy stretch for both clubs. Brandys nad Labem is scheduled to play at Lokomotiva and then host Besiktas and Sokol HK, among other games. Villeneuve is set to host Chartres and then travel to Lyon and Besiktas. The teams are also scheduled to meet again later in the schedule, with Villeneuve visiting Brandys nad Labem.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Villeneuve 73, Brandys nad Labem 70.