Stevenage were rampant 5-1 winners at Barnsley last weekend and will be aiming to keep up the good work by targeting maximum points against local rivals Luton Town at the Lamex Stadium on Thursday.
There are some big hitters in League One, but a top-six finish remains the aim for Boro, who succumbed 3-0 on aggregate to Stockport County in last season's play-off semi-finals.
The Hertfordshire side are keen to keep on improving, but they made some difficult calls in the transfer market, including the decision to sell striker Jamie Reid to Reading.
A new-look Stevenage squad went through a period of adjustment, but everything seemed to click in last Saturday's clash at Oakwell, when they came from a goal behind to register a superb 5-1 success.
Having triumphed over the Tykes, Boro will be looking for their first home win of the campaign.
But they should prepare for a stern challenge from Luton, who are widely expected to feature in the race for automatic promotion.
Jack Wilshere's Hatters have shown their quality with victories away to Reading (4-3) and at home to Stockport (2-0), but they were disappointed by last Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Leyton Orient and will be looking for a response.
Stevenage v Luton Town Tips Summary
Best Bet - Stevenage - Draw no bet @ 6/5
Alternative Bet - Dan Kemp to score or assist @ 6/4
Bet Builder - Olly Sanderson to score anytime, Under 4 goals & Dan Gore to be booked @ 14/1
Stevenage v Luton Town Prediction
Best Bet: Stevenage - Draw no bet @ 6/5
Stevenage would accept that they are a smaller club than Luton, but they may have the edge in the latest clash between the sides.
A clash of styles seems guaranteed with Stevenage preferring to get the ball forward early and Luton looking to implement their possession-based approach.
The away side will be backed by a large following, but that was also the case in October last season when Stevenage ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.
Luton were beaten 5-2 at Mansfield on their last League One road trip and there are ongoing concerns about their capacity to dig in against physical opponents.
Stevenage will keep things simple, but they can find enough moments of quality to turn the contest in their favour.
Alternative Bet: Dan Kemp to score or assist @ 6/4
Stevenage favour an uncomplicated approach, but they have some high-quality technicians, including attacking midfielder Dan Kemp, who could play a key role in hurting the Hatters.
Kemp has delivered two goals and an assist this season and looks capable of another key contribution.
Stevenage v Luton Town Bet Builder Tip
Olly Sanderson to score anytime
Under 4 goals
Dan Gore to be booked
Pays 14/1
Stevenage took a few punts with their transfer dealings, including the move to snap up Olly Sanderson from Fulham on a two-year contract.
Sanderson never made a senior appearance for the Cottagers and he spent last season out on loan with National League side Woking, scoring 17 goals in 40 fifth-tier appearances.
The 22-year-old faced the challenge of stepping up two divisions, but he has already won over the majority of Stevenage fans by scoring three goals in five League One appearances.
Sanderson has struck up an effective partnership with veteran centre-forward Josh Magennis, who is superb at holding the ball up and occupying defenders.
There are early signs of a fruitful relationship between the duo, but Sanderson looks the bigger goal threat and could add to his tally this weekend.
Stevenage are looking to improve their attacking output while staying solid at the back.
They have conceded just one goal across the last two games and their contest with Luton is likely to be fairly low-scoring.
There should be plenty of physical exchanges in midfield and Luton’s Dan Gore could collect his third caution of the campaign.
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Key Match Stats
Stevenage are unbeaten in their last five home matches against Luton
The Boro have lost just three of their last 26 League One home fixtures
Stevenage have started the scoring in eight of their last nine home league games
Stevenage have scored in their last eight fixtures against Luton
Luton have won just one of their last five matches
The Hatters have kept just one clean sheet in their last seven League One fixtures
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