EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 22ND & 24TH 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.

LINCOLN VS BURTON

The Imps have surprised many this season. They’re currently sitting in second, six points behind league leaders Cardiff. Michael Skubala’s side went 2-0 up within the first 25 minutes against Luton on Saturday, but were unable to keep hold of the lead as Luton scored two, which led to the points being shared. Burton are just two places above the relegation zone in 19th, and they come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 3-1 win against Huddersfield.

Betting Tip: Goal in both halves – 4/7 – BetMGM

CARDIFF VS STOCKPORT

League leaders Cardiff have been excellent throughout the current campaign; the Bluebirds have secured 11 points from their last five. Brian Barry‑Murphy’s side comes into this fixture on the back of a brilliant 2-1 away win against third in the table, Bradford. Stockport also come into this fixture with great form, they’ve won their last two against Huddersfield and Rotherham.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 4/6 – Spreadex

HUDDERSFIELD VS BRADFORD

Huddersfield are just inside the play-offs in sixth; they’ll be looking to bounce back from a poor spell. The Terriers have secured just two points from their last four. They recently appointed Liam Manning as head coach, so he’ll be looking to make an immediate impact. After promotion last season, Bradford are third in the table and will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home loss against league leaders Cardiff last time out.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 8/11 – Priced Up

PLYMOUTH VS LUTON

After a disappointing start, the Pilgrims have looked much better in recent outings. Plymouth are currently 14th and come into this fixture on the back of two wins against Burton and Peterborough. Argyle kept clean sheets in both of these games. Luton have been better under the management of Jack Wilshere and were unlucky not to secure three points against Lincoln last time out; the Hatters had a controversial goal disallowed.

Betting Tip: Draw – 9/4 – Betway

BLACKPOOL VS NORTHAMPTON

After a solid run of form, the Seasiders managed to climb out of the play-offs. However, they’ve dropped off recently, losing their last three games against Port Vale, Bradford and Barnsley. Blackpool conceded nine goals in their last three. Northampton are in the relegation zone, sitting in 21st. Kevin Nolan’s side are winless in their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 2/3 – Quick Bet

BOLTON VS LEYTON ORIENT

Bolton are fifth in the table and have managed six points from their last five. Wanderers have struggled to find the back of the net recently, with just two goals in their last five. Leyton Orient have struggled this season without players from last season; they’re 16th in the table and haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last ten. Striker Dominic Ballard is the current League One top goal scorer, and he’s managed five goals in his last three, which includes a hat-trick in his last outing against Reading.

Betting Tip: Dominic Ballard To Score – 27/10 – BetMGM

DONCASTER VS WIGAN

Doncaster are currently 22nd in the table, and Rovers have managed just seven wins. Despite a disappointing season, they come into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 away win against Wimbledon; Owen Bailey scored a 99th-minute winner. Wigan will be aiming to bounce back after two consecutive losses against Cardiff and Bolton.

Betting Tip: Wigan Win To Nil – 15/4 – Spreadex

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PORT VALE VS EXETER

Port Vale are bottom of the league, eleven points from safety. Vale have lost four of their last five, but they managed to beat Blackpool 5-1 recently. Exeter are 13th in the table and have shown good quality in recent games; they’ve won three of their last four and come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 3-0 home win against Stevenage.

Betting Tip: Exeter Win – 15/8 - Priced Up

READING VS BARNSLEY

The Royals have won three of their last five, but come into this fixture on the back of a 3-1 away loss against Leyton Orient. Reading have been strong at home recently, winning their last three games at the Madejski Stadium. Barnsley are 15th in the table, but they have multiple games in hand. They recently put in a good performance against Liverpool in the FA Cup, and they overcame Blackpool 2-1 in their recent league outing.

Betting Tip: Barnsley Win – 2/1 – Betway

ROTHERHAM VS WIMBLEDON

Rotherham have been poor this season; they’ve lost their last five, conceding 14 goals during this time. Wimbledon started the season well and looked like play-off contenders, but they’ve dropped off recently and currently sit 17th in the table.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 1/2 – Quick Bet

STEVENAGE VS MANSFIELD

Stevenage started the season well, but they’re winless in their last five. Boro have struggled to find the back of the net in recent games; they haven’t scored in their last two league outings. Mansfield are two places below Stevenage in 10th and come into this fixture on the back of four consecutive league wins. Both sides will be looking to secure crucial points to increase their chance of a play-off place.

Betting Tip: Mansfield Win – 12/5 – Spreadex

WYCOMBE VS PETERBOROUGH

Wycombe will aim to build on last season’s campaign when they lost out in the play-off semi-finals. Wanderers are ninth in the table, and they’ll have their ambitions on reaching the play-offs again. They come into this fixture on the back of two consecutive wins against Wimbledon and Northampton. Under the management of Luke Williams, Peterborough have gone from a relegation battle to just four points outside the play-off places.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 13/20 – BetMGM