EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 21ST MARCH 2026

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

CARDIFF VS BLACKPOOL

Cardiff have dropped to second, with just four points from their last four, and the Bluebirds are five points behind league leaders Lincoln. Blackpool are just inside the relegation zone, the Seasiders will aim to build on their recent home win against Port Vale.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 8/13 - BetMGM

LUTON VS STOCKPORT

Luton are sitting in 11th, and they come into this fixture on the back of consecutive wins against Wycombe and Exeter. The Hatters will aim to secure important points in their push for the play-offs. Last time out, Stockport secured three points against Northampton. However, Dave Challinor’s side lost three in a row before this win.

Betting Tip: Luton Win – 141/100 - High Bet

AFC WIMBLEDON VS PETERBOROUGH

AFC Wimbledon are just one place below Peterborough in 14th. The Dons have won their last two against Stevenage and Leyton Orient. Under the management of Luke Williams, Peterborough have struggled for consistency, but they come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 5-0 home win against Rotherham

Betting Tip: Peterborough Win – 13/5 - 247 Bet

BARNSLEY VS DONCASTER ROVERS

The South Yorkshire derby is expected to be a close encounter, with both sides undefeated in their last three. Throughout the season, Barnsley have struggled defensively; the Tykes haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 22. Barnsley and Doncaster have avoided draws in each of their last three meetings.

Betting Tip: Barnsley Win – 6/5 - BetMGM

BURTON VS BRADFORD

Burton are three places above the relegation zone; the Brewers have won just one of their last five, which came against Northampton. Bradford are sitting in fourth, with seven points from their last five. However, the Bantams have lost the last two meetings against Burton.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 31/50 - High Bet

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LEYTON ORIENT VS WYCOMBE

After reaching last season’s play-off final, Leyton Orient supporters will be disappointed with their current campaign. Despite this, the O’s have won their last three league outings. Wycombe come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 2-0 away win against Cardiff.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 24/25 - 247 Bet

LINCOLN VS ROTHERHAM

League leaders Lincoln are five points clear at the top; the Imps are undefeated in their last 21 games. Michael Skubala’s side has been solid at the back, keeping three clean sheets in their last five. Rotherham are 22nd in the table, the Millers are six points from safety.

Betting Tip: Lincoln/Lincoln - EVS – BetMGM

MANSFIELD VS NORTHAMPTON

Mansfield are currently 15th; the Stags have drawn four of their last five, so they’ll aim to build on recent outings. Northampton have lost their last three, and the Cobblers have scored just three goals in their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 11/13 - 247 Bet

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PLYMOUTH VS HUDDERSFIELD

At the start of the season, Plymouth were in a relegation battle, but they’ve moved up to 10th after a positive spell of form. Argyle have secured ten points from their last four, and they sit just two points outside the play-off places. Huddersfield are just one place outside the play-offs; the Terriers come into this fixture on the back of consecutive draws.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score – 13/20 - High Bet

PORT VALE VS BOLTON

Port Vale are 24th, the Valiants are 14 points from safety. Bolton have been excellent recently, with 12 goals in their last five, Wanderers haven’t lost in their last 13 matches. Port Vale and Bolton Wanderers have not shared a draw in any of their last six meetings.

Betting Tip: Bolton To Score Over 2.5 Goals – 17/10 - BetMGM

STEVENAGE VS READING

Stevenage have dropped outside the play-off places with two losses in their last three. Reading are just inside the play-off places in sixth; the Royals haven’t lost to Stevenage in their last five encounters.

Betting Tip: Over 2 Goals – 3/4 - High Bet

WIGAN VS EXETER

Wigan are just one place above the relegation zone, and the Latics will look to secure important points to move further up the table. Exeter are just one place above Wigan in 18th. The Grecians have lost their last four league outings, conceding ten goals during this run.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 9/13 - 247 Bet