With promotion from League One a real possibility for both, hosts Stevenage and visitors Peterborough United will aim to take three points on Tuesday at the Lamex Stadium.
Stevenage are currently in eighth place with 39 points, and their tally is only three fewer than sixth-placed Huddersfield Town, while Peterborough United are in ninth place with 38 points.
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Stevenage vs Peterborough United prediction: Poor attack meets exciting visitors
Key stats
- Stevenage have scored one or fewer goals in each of their past seven fixtures.
- Peterborough United have scored at least two goals in four of their last five matches.
- The visitors have conceded as many goals in their past four games (seven) as they did in their previous nine outings.
Correct score prediction: Stevenage 1-2 Peterborough United
If Stevenage are to claim victory, they will have to improve in attack, especially as the visitors have been somewhat vulnerable in recent weeks.
Peterborough have been inconsistent, but their offensive players have been considerably more potent then their counterparts, and they should be expected to take three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stevenage predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Stevenage are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 60.6%, and the bookmakers would be surprised if Peterborough managed to take any points on Tuesday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Peterborough out for revenge
Peterborough will be looking to correct their 1-0 defeat against Stevenage in August 2025, but failure to win would be their third consecutive clash against their hosts without victory.
However, a triumph would be the visitors' fourth success in six meetings with Stevenage, and it would be their second win in four trips to the Lamex Stadium.
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Stevenage preview: Significant struggles of late
Stevenage drew 1-1 with Mansfield Town on Saturday, and that stalemate extended their winless streak to eight matches, with the team having succumbed to defeat on three occasions in that period.
Considering central defender Charlie Goode was forced off against Mansfield, it would not be surprising to see a centre-back pairing of Dan Sweeney and Carl Piergianni on Tuesday.
Predicted lineup: Marschall (GK), Pattenden, Sweeney, Piergianni, Freestone, White, Phillips, Roberts, Thompson, Lubala & Reid
Last five results:
- Stevenage 1-1 Mansfield Town
- Stevenage 0-0 Bolton Wanderers
- Exeter 3-0 Stevenage
- Luton Town 2-1 Stevenage
- Stevenage 1-1 Plymouth Argyle
Peterborough United preview: Mixed performances
Peterborough United come into Tuesday's clash having triumphed 2-0 against Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday, though they have won two and lost two of their last four games in all competitions.
Right-back Peter Kioso is set to be recalled to the squad after he served a one-game suspension for picking up twp yellow cards, and he will form part of a four-man defence.
Predicted lineup: Bass (GK), Kioso, Lees, Nevett, Johnston, Collins, Khela, Garbett, Morgan, Lisbie & Leonard
Last five results:
- Wycombe Wanderers 0-2 Peterborough United
- Peterborough United 0-1 Plymouth Argyle
- Peterborough United 3-1 Bolton Wanderers
- Lincoln City 5-2 Peterborough United
- Rotherham United 2-0 Peterborough United
Player to watch: Harry Leonard
Peterborough forward Harry Leonard ranks as the club's top scorer in League One, with his tally of eight strikes at least three more than any of his teammates.
Leonard has been in fine form recently considering he has scored five goals and provided one assist in his last 10 games for the club, and he will be keen to get onto the scoresheet once again.