Egis Kormend v Falco Szombathely: how wide is the gap?

How big is the gap between Kormend and Falco?

The gap is wide on every measure. Falco lead the Hungarian NBIA unbeaten at 4-0, while Egis Kormend sit 11th of 14 at 1-3.

The scoring numbers point in opposite directions. Falco score 98.5 points per game and concede 73, while Kormend score 83 and allow 94.

The ratings tell the same story. Falco rank 1st in defence at 94.1 and 2nd in attack at 125.7; Kormend rank 14th in defence at 122.4 and 8th in attack at 111.

Recent results confirm it. Falco won 98-74 at Oroszlany, beat Szedeak 96-65 at home and won 106-78 at NKA Pecs, whereas Kormend lost 84-95 at home to Atomeromu and 103-79 at Szolnoki before beating Oroszlany 92-82.

Hungarian NBIAFalco KC Szombathely - Duna Aszfalt-DTKH Kecskemét (5.forduló)

What do Kormend do well?

Kormend's attack is the part of their game that holds up: they rank 8th for offensive rating at 111. They also play at the slowest pace in the league, 75.8, which keeps games shorter.

That tempo is worth watching against a Falco side who rank 8th for pace at 78. Fewer possessions give the leaders fewer chances to turn their scoring edge into a long run.

The latest win showed the template. Kormend scored 92 at home against Oroszlany, a side Falco had beaten 98-74 away, and they will need that level of output again.

Zoltan Perl vs U.C. Iroegbu: the players to watch

Zoltan Perl is the player to watch: he leads Falco with 20 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game. His recent games read 11, 17 and 23 points.

Perl does not carry the load alone. Benedek Varadi adds 11.7 points and 4.3 assists, while Juwan Gray has been steady with 12, 11 and 10 points in recent games.

For Kormend, U.C. Iroegbu averages 18 points and 5 assists, with 11, 21 and 24 points in recent games. His duel with Perl, the two main creators on the floor, can set the tone.

Marques Warrick brings 17.8 points per game but swings between 28, 7 and 26 in recent outings. Krisztofer Durazi is more even, averaging 13.8 points and 4.5 rebounds with 16, 15 and 12.

What do Kormend and Falco need from this game?

Kormend need a slow, controlled game and strong nights from both Iroegbu and Warrick. Above all, they must tighten a defence that allows 94 points per game.

At 1-3, Kormend are looking to build on the Oroszlany win and climb from 11th. Keeping the tempo near their league-low 75.8 is the clearest route to staying in the contest.

Falco need to keep doing what has worked: a defence that concedes 73 points per game and an attack that ranks 2nd. They arrive unbeaten at 4-0 and looking to extend a run of four straight wins.