EASTBOURNE, England (Interstat) — Eastbourne Borough hosts Tonbridge Angels on Monday in a National League South fixture with both teams seeking momentum as the season enters its final weeks.

The match at Priory Lane (3 p.m. local) is a quick reunion after a thrilling encounter just over three months ago. On Dec. 30, Eastbourne Borough edged Tonbridge Angels 4-3 in a high-scoring affair.

Recent form, however, favors the visitors. Tonbridge Angels (14-10-8) have won four of their last six league matches, including a 2-1 victory over Bath City on March 21. They are coming off a narrow 2-1 home defeat to promotion-chasing Ebbsfleet United on Friday.

Eastbourne Borough (9-8-15) has struggled for consistency, with just one win in its last seven outings. The Sports fell 2-1 at Worthing on Friday, conceding twice in the second half. Their defense has been a particular concern, having allowed five goals in a loss to Chippenham Town on March 21 and three in a defeat to Ebbsfleet on March 10.

Statistical projections point to a tight contest. The Interstat game simulator predicts a 1-1 draw, while its ELO rating system gives Tonbridge Angels a slight edge with a 50.40% probability to win.

Tonbridge Angels will look to capitalize on Eastbourne’s defensive vulnerabilities and avenge their December defeat. For Eastbourne Borough, the match represents a critical opportunity to halt their slide and build confidence ahead of a difficult run-in, which includes a trip to league leaders Chelmsford City on April 25.

Following this match, Tonbridge Angels will host Salisbury on April 11. Eastbourne Borough travels to face Hemel Hempstead Town on the same date.