League One's mid-table clash sees Stevenage host AFC Wimbledon with the home side looking to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Leyton Orient. The Lamex Stadium has been a fortress this season, and the data suggests that trend should continue against a Wimbledon side that travels poorly. Stevenage sit 8th in the table with 54 points, just five adrift of the playoffs, and their home form is the primary driver of that challenge. Over their last six home fixtures, they've won four (66.67%), scoring 1.33 goals per game while conceding just 0.83. Those aren't just numbers against relegation fodder either – they've beaten high-flying Stockport County (2-1), playoff-chasing Huddersfield (1-0), and in-form Peterborough (1-0) on their own patch. Their defensive solidity at home is particularly noteworthy, with clean sheets against two of the division's stronger attacking sides. However, we must address the elephant in the room. Stevenage's 1-2 defeat to Leyton Orient last time out was a shocker – Orient sit 19th with just 0.80 points per game and had been struggling for consistency. That loss ended a three-match winning streak and raised questions about concentration levels against weaker opposition. Yet context matters; Stevenage had beaten Burton Albion 1-0 away just three days prior, and fatigue may have played a part against a desperate Orient side fighting for survival. AFC Wimbledon arrive in Hertfordshire in 11th place, five points behind their hosts, and boasting impressive attacking statistics. They've netted 19 goals in their last ten games (1.90 per game) and come off the back of a thumping 4-1 victory over Blackpool and a 1-0 win against Northampton. Their 3-1 dismantling of promotion-chasing Bradford in February shows they can hurt anyone on their day. But here's the problem for the Dons – they can't defend away from home. Wimbledon are conceding 2.25 goals per game on their travels over their last four away fixtures, including a 4-1 hammering at Cardiff and a 3-3 thriller at Barnsley. While they've scored in 75% of those away games, their inability to keep the back door shut is alarming. Their away win rate sits at just 25%, and they've kept only two clean sheets in their last ten overall. The head-to-head record heavily favors the hosts. Stevenage have lost just once in nine meetings with Wimbledon (5W-3D-1L), including a 66.67% win rate at home. The reverse fixture this season ended 0-0, but prior to that Stevenage had won the previous encounter 5-1. Historical trends suggest Stevenage have the tactical measure of this opposition. The goal expectancy models project 1.79 goals for Stevenage and 1.29 for Wimbledon (3.08 total), suggesting an open game, but Stevenage's home defensive record indicates they can keep Wimbledon's attack quieter than the model suggests. Wimbledon have faced 13 shots per game recently but with only 32.7% accuracy, while Stevenage have been more clinical at home with 50.8% shot accuracy. **Key Points:** • Stevenage have won 66.67% of their last six home games, conceding just 0.83 goals per game • AFC Wimbledon concede 2.25 goals per game away from home over their last four travels • Head-to-head record shows Stevenage have lost only once in nine meetings (5W-3D-1L) • Wimbledon have kept just two clean sheets in their last ten games (20% clean sheet rate) • Stevenage have beaten top-half sides Stockport, Huddersfield and Peterborough at home recently • Both teams played midweek (Stevenage 4 days rest, Wimbledon 3 days), minimal fatigue advantage **Summary:** Despite the shock loss to Leyton Orient, Stevenage's home form is too strong to ignore. Their defensive record at the Lamex Stadium (0.83 conceded per game) contrasts sharply with Wimbledon's leaky away defence (2.25 conceded per game). With historical dominance in this fixture and wins against quality opposition like Stockport and Huddersfield on this ground, the 1.85 on a home win represents solid value. Wimbledon will score – they always do – but Stevenage's superior home quality should see them over the line.