KIDDERMINSTER, England (Interstat) — A clash of contrasting forms will unfold Tuesday when Kidderminster Harriers FC hosts Peterborough Sports FC in a National League North fixture at Aggborough Stadium.

The Harriers (12-7-9) enter the match buoyed by a convincing 3-1 away victory over Buxton FC on Saturday. That result extended a strong run for the club, which has lost just once in its last nine league outings, a stretch featuring five wins and three draws. Their home form has been a particular strength, with four wins and a draw in their last five matches in front of their supporters.

Conversely, Peterborough Sports (7-5-16) is mired in a slump, having failed to secure a win in its last seven matches across all competitions. The team arrives off a dispiriting 1-0 home defeat to Southport FC on Saturday. Their defensive record is a major concern, having conceded 18 goals in their last six games alone, including heavy losses to Bedford Town (4-1) and AFC Fylde (5-2).

The historical data and current trajectories heavily favor the hosts. Kidderminster’s organized defense, which has kept clean sheets in three of its last five home games, will test a Peterborough attack that has been held scoreless in three of its last seven contests.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Kidderminster Harriers, a forecast aligned with the teams’ recent performances. A win for the Harriers would solidify their push up the table, while Peterborough Sports desperately needs points to reverse its slide.

Following Tuesday’s match, Peterborough Sports will look to regroup before hosting Marine AFC next Tuesday. Kidderminster’s next scheduled fixture is yet to be announced within the provided data.

Key Matchup: Kidderminster’s resolute home defense against a Peterborough side struggling for consistency and goals. The visitors must find a way to stem the tide of goals against to have any chance of taking points from Aggborough.

The match kicks off at 7:45 p.m. local time.