Wycombe, under their usual setup, are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 or a 4-2-3-1 — direct, physical, and aggressive. They'll look to get the ball wide early, whip crosses into the box, and dominate second balls. Their midfield will be a double pivot, screening the defence and launching quick transitions. At home, they'll press high and force Stevenage into mistakes. The full-backs will push on, creating overloads in wide areas. This is a team that smells blood when the opposition sits deep — they'll throw bodies forward and make life miserable for the Stevenage backline.

Stevenage, on the other hand, are likely to set up in a compact 5-4-1 or 4-5-1 low block. They'll concede possession, stay narrow, and try to hit on the counter. Their game plan is simple: stay organised, win the second balls, and hope for a set-piece or a moment of individual quality. They won't dominate the ball, but they don't need to. The battle will be fought in the middle third — Wycombe's midfield runners against Stevenage's disciplined banks of four. If Wycombe can move the ball quickly and pull Stevenage out of shape, they'll create chances. If Stevenage hold their shape, it could be a long night for the hosts.