ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Burhaniye will visit Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 on Sunday for a women’s professional basketball game, with the visiting side still seeking its first win of the season and the home team looking to build on a modest start.

Burhaniye enters at 0-3. Its most recent result was a narrow home loss to Konya Basket, 77-75. Dilara Gocmen produced 38 minutes, eight points, 11 rebounds, two assists and one block, while Avinar Kaya had 35 minutes, 19 points, one rebound and six assists. Basak Altunbey added 35 minutes, 21 points, three rebounds and one assist. Earlier this season, Burhaniye fell at Gallardo Spor Kulubu 78-76 and at Kirklareli 82-74.

Avinar Kaya is the player to watch for Burhaniye. In her recent appearances, she scored 19 points with six assists against Konya Basket, posted eight points and one assist at Gallardo, and contributed 11 points, three rebounds and six assists at Kirklareli. Her minutes and playmaking have made her a central part of Burhaniye’s attack as the team searches for its first victory.

Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 is 1-2. The home team most recently dropped a 59-57 decision to Istanbul Utku. Elif Aydin led the way with 30 minutes, 14 points, five rebounds and two assists. Yagmur Yilmaz added 24 minutes, three points, six rebounds, four assists and one block, and Fatma Uyar chipped in 11 minutes, five points, three rebounds and three assists. Earlier in the season, Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 beat Darica Basketbol Feneri 81-47 and lost to TED Ankara 83-63.

The matchup features Burhaniye seeking its first win against an Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 side playing at home. Burhaniye will need production around Kaya and a strong finish after close losses in its recent games. Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 will aim to use its home court and a balanced scoring effort. The home side will look to protect its court while Burhaniye seeks a breakthrough.

Both teams will continue their schedules after the matchup, with Burhaniye set for a home game against Bodrum and a road game at Fenerbahce 2. Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 is scheduled to visit Gallardo Spor Kulubu before hosting Konya Basket. The teams are also scheduled to meet again later in the season at Burhaniye.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 68, Burhaniye 67. Interstat’s ELO system gives Emlak Konut Gelisim 2 an 81.5 percent probability to win. Burhaniye has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -4, and the over/under for the game is 139.5.