EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 17TH MARCH 2026 

EFL League One betting tipster Louie Truman has given his betting predictions for League One fixtures this week, along with League One betting odds and some of the best betting bonuses for League One football.

AFC WIMBLEDON VS LEYTON ORIENT

AFC Wimbledon are currently sitting in 13th, with three wins from their last five. The Dons will aim to bounce back from a recent 1-0 away loss against Stevenage. Leyton Orient have been in great form recently, winning their last two against Stevenage and Peterborough.

Betting Tip: Leyton Orient Win/Draw - 11/20 - BetMGM

BLACKPOOL VS PORT VALE

Blackpool are just inside the relegation zone. The Seasiders come into this fixture on the back of consecutive losses against Wimbledon and Doncaster. Port Vale are at the bottom of the table; they’ve managed just one win in their last five, which came against Northampton.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 16/25 - High Bet

BOLTON VS DONCASTER

Bolton are third in the table, but they’re 11 points away from an automatic promotion place. The Trotters have drawn three of their last five. Doncaster come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 home win against Blackpool; Rovers will aim to secure important points to move them further away from the relegation zone.

Betting Tip: Draw – 16/5 - 247 Bet

BRADFORD VS MANSFIELD

After promotion from League Two last season, Bradford have had a positive campaign; the Bantams have won three of their last five. Graham Alexander’s side will aim to bounce back from a recent 2-0 loss against Wigan. During the current season, Mansfield has struggled for consistency, winning just one of their last five.

Betting Tip: Bradford Win & Both Teams to Score – 49/20 - BetMGM

BURTON VS READING

Burton just avoided relegation last season, but they’ve had a better campaign so far. The Brewers will aim to build on their recent 2-0 away win against Northampton, Jake Beesley and Kyran Lofthouse were the goal scorers. Reading are just two places outside the play-off places, and the Royals will look to secure important points in their push for promotion.

Betting Tip: Burton To Score the First Goal – 11/15 - 247 Bet

CARDIFF VS WYCOMBE

Cardiff have recently dropped to second, with just two wins from their last five. The Bluebirds are 11 points clear of Bolton in third, and Brian Barry-Murphy's side will look to expand the gap. Wycombe have lost their last two outings, but they won three in a row prior to this.

Betting Tip: Cardiff Win – 33/50 - High Bet

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HUDDERSFIELD VS LINCOLN

Huddersfield are just inside the play-off places in sixth; the Terriers have struggled to find the back of the net in recent outings, with just three goals in their last five. Lincoln are flying at the minute, the Imps are top of the league, and four points clear of Cardiff in second. Michael Skubala’s side has been solid at the back, keeping four clean sheets in their last five.

Betting Tip: Lincoln Win – 13/10 - BetMGM

LUTON VS EXETER

Luton are currently 11th in the table. The Hatters have struggled for form in recent outings, but they managed to secure three points against Wycombe last time out. Jack Wilshere’s side are without a clean sheet in their last ten outings. Exeter have been poor recently, with four losses in their last five.

Betting Tip: Luton Win – 61/100 - High Bet

PETERBOROUGH VS ROTHERHAM

Peterborough are currently in mid-table; the Posh are winless in their last five league outings, which shows a drop off after the positive impact Luke Williams had at the club.   Rotherham are in a relegation battle; the Millers have scored just three goals in their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 7/6 - 247 Bet

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PLYMOUTH VS STEVENAGE

Plymouth are currently tenth in the table; Argyle have secured seven points from their last three. The Pilgrims have done well to avoid a relegation battle; Tom Cleverley’s side hasn’t lost to Stevenage in their last seven meetings. Stevenage managed to move back into the play-off places with three wins from their last four.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 10/13 - BetMGM

STOCKPORT VS NORTHAMPTON

Stockport have recently dropped out of the play-offs with a poor spell of form, and the Hatters have lost their last three league outings. Dave Challinor’s side managed to score last time out against Lincoln; this was the first goal the Imps conceded in five games. Northampton are sitting in 23rd, and the Cobblers have lost four of their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 97/100 - High Bet

BARNSLEY VS WIGAN

Barnsley are currently sitting in mid-table. The Tykes have lost just one of their last five, which came against Wycombe. Wigan are just one place above the relegation zone, and the Latics will be looking to build on their recent 2-0 home win against Bradford in their aim for safety.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 4/6 - 247 Bet