ASHFORD, Middlesex (Interstat) — A matchup of two English clubs heading in opposite directions will take place Friday when Ascot United visits Spelthorne Sports in a Counties Leagues fixture.

The game at Spelthorne Sports Club pits a struggling home side against a visiting team enjoying a strong run of form across multiple competitions.

Ascot United enters the contest with significant momentum, having won three of its last four matches, including a 2-0 victory over Horndean on Sept. 13. The club’s overall season record stands at 25 wins, 13 losses and 7 draws. In this specific competition, Ascot holds a 0-0 record, making this their league opener.

In stark contrast, Spelthorne Sports has found victories hard to come by. They are 2-26-3 in this league and 2-30-10 across all competitions this season. Their most recent result was a 2-1 home loss to Corinthian-Casuals on April 19. The club has not won a match in over two months, with their last victory dating back to early April.

Statistical models heavily favor the visitors. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 2-1 victory for Ascot United. Furthermore, the organization’s ELO rating system gives Ascot Utd a 78.20 percent probability of winning the match.

The fixture will be the first league meeting between the two sides this season.