EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 1ST JANUARY 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.

DONCASTER VS BOLTON

Doncaster Rovers have struggled recently, taking only three points from their last five league games, which is concerning for supporters. Rovers were beaten 4-2 against Stockport County in their recent outing. Bolton have been great throughout the current season under Steven Schumacher; his side are currently sixth and have managed three wins from their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/5 – BetMGM

EXETER VS LUTON

Exeter are sitting just one place above the relegation zone in 20th, they’re on joint points with rivals Plymouth; the Grecians have looked good recently, winning three of their last five. Luton come into the game on the back of a convincing 3–0 win against Leyton Orient, a result that put them just outside the play-off places.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 5/6 – Spreadex

LEYTON ORIENT VS WIMBLEDON

Leyton Orient will be looking to bounce back after back-to-back losses against Peterborough and Luton. Both of these results were on the road; Orient have been much better at Brisbane Road, securing 11 points from their last five home games. Despite an excellent start to the season, Wimbledon have been poor with only two points from their last five.

Betting Tip: Leyton Orient Win – EVS – Betway

LINCOLN VS HUDDERSFIELD

The Imps have surprised many this season; they’re currently 2nd in the table and have been excellent in recent outings with four wins from their last five. This includes a 2-1 home win against Cardiff and a 2-1 away win against Stockport County. Huddersfield are sitting in fifth, and the Terriers have won their last three with ten goals scored.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 4/5 – PricedUp

MANSFIELD VS BRADFORD

Mansfield are just above mid-table, currently sitting in 11th. The Stags come into this fixture on the back of two impressive away wins against Barnsley and Bolton. Nigel Clough’s side will be looking to continue their momentum against Bradford. The Bantams are currently third in the table and have won four of their last five.

Betting Tip: Draw – 23/10 – BetMGM

NORTHAMPTON VS STOCKPORT

The Cobblers have dropped off in recent fixtures; they’ve lost their last two with seven goals conceded. This includes a 5-1 loss away to Burton. County sit fourth in the standings after 22 games, with 11 wins alongside five draws and six defeats. Their latest outing saw them overcome Doncaster Rovers 4–2.

Betting Tip: Stockport Win – 21/20 – Spreadex

PORT VALE VS BLACKPOOL

Port Vale are sitting in 24th, eleven points off safety. Port Vale parted company with manager Darren Moore after suffering a heavy 5–0 defeat to Huddersfield on Boxing Day. Caretaker manager Jamie Smith will likely be in charge against Blackpool. After a slow start, Blackpool have been excellent under Ian Evatt; the Seasiders have won four of their last five.

Betting Tip: Blackpool Win - 8/5 – QuickBet

READING VS BURTON

The Royals have impressed recently with seven points from their last five; Leam Richardson’s side has been finding the net regularly in recent outings, and they’ve scored eight goals in their last three. Burton have only won once in their last five, which came in a dominant 5-1 win against Northampton.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 10/11 – Betway

ROTHERHAM VS PETERBOROUGH

Rotherham United are currently 22nd; the Millers have lost their last five and will be hoping for an improvement in results. Peterborough United, meanwhile, have improved since Luke Williams’ arrival and continue to look in good form. Rotherham suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat away at Blackpool last time out, while Peterborough were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Reading, ending their recent winning run.

Betting Tip: Peterborough Win – 23/20 – PricedUp

STEVENAGE VS PLYMOUTH

Stevenage have surprised many this season. Boro has spent the majority of the season in the top six, but they’ve recently dropped down to 7th after just one win from their last five. Recently, Plymouth went on a three-game winning streak, but they’ve lost one and drawn in their last two outings.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/7 – Spreadex

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WIGAN VS BARNSLEY

Wigan come into this fixture on the back of a much-needed 2-0 away win against Burton; Harrison Bettoni and Dara Costelloe were the goal scorers. Conor Hourihane will be disappointed with his side’s recent performances.

Barnsley have lost four of their last five, including a 3-2 home loss against Mansfield after going 2-0 up.

Betting Tip: Wigan To Score The First Goal – 71/100 – QuickBet

WYCOMBE VS CARDIFF

Many would have expected Wycombe to build on last season’s play-off place, but Wanderers have struggled without last season’s top goal scorer, Richard Kone. The Chairboys drew 1-1 against Plymouth last time out. League leaders Cardiff are three points clear at the top; they come into this fixture on the back of a brilliant 2-1 home win against Stevenage. The club’s top goalscorer, Yousef Salech, scored the winner.

Betting Tip: Yousef Salech To Score – 6/4 – Betway