EFL LEAGUE ONE BETTING TIPS: PREDICTIONS & BEST BETS 28TH FEBRUARY 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.

LEYTON ORIENT VS BARNSLEY

After reaching last season’s play-off final, Leyton Orient have found themselves just one place above the relegation zone. They’ll be looking to build on their recent 2-1 away win against Northampton. Barnsley are also in the bottom half of the table with just one win from their last five.

Betting Tip: Leyton Orient Win/Draw - 21/50 - BetMGM

NORTHAMPTON VS PETERBOROUGH

Northampton are currently in the relegation zone, two points away from safety. The Cobblers have been on a disappointing run, losing their last three league outings. Kevin Nolan’s side scored just one goal during this run. Peterborough have also struggled in their last three, with just one point.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 23/20 - High Bet

DONCASTER VS CARDIFF

After promotion from the football league last season, Doncaster have a difficult start to League One. Rovers are just three places above the relegation zone, but they’ve shown better form in recent outings, securing a maximum of six points from their last two. League leaders Cardiff are just one point clear of Lincoln in second. The Bluebirds will aim to bounce back from a poor 5-2 loss against Plymouth last time out.

Betting Tip: Doncaster Win/Draw - 4/6 - 247 Bet

EXETER VS BOLTON

Exeter have drawn their last four league outings, two of these results finished 0-0; the Grecians were unlucky not to secure three points against Peterborough last time out, the Posh scored a 79th-minute equaliser. Bolton are ten points away from the automatic promotion places; Wanderers will also be looking to break a run of draws, as they’ve drawn their last three.

Betting Tip: Draw – 5/2 - BetMGM

LINCOLN VS BLACKPOOL

Lincoln has been excellent throughout the current campaign. Michael Skubala’s side has been solid at the back, which has helped them control games. The Imps have won their last two against Northampton and Mansfield, keeping clean sheets in both. The Seasiders are just two places above the relegation zone with 37 points.

Betting Tip: Lincoln Win – 4/9 - High Bet

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MANSFIELD VS AFC WIMBLEDON

Mansfield have struggled for consistency this season, they recently knocked Burnley out of the FA Cup first round, but they’velost their last three league outings. AFC Wimbledon are three places above the Stags in 13th, and the Dons have won three of their last five.

Betting Tip: AFC Wimbledon Win – 13/5 - 247 Bet

PORT VALE VS LUTON

Port Vale are sitting in 24th, ten points from safety. However, Jon Brady’s side comes into this fixture on the back of a 1-0 away win against Northampton; Jayden Stockley was the goal scorer. Jack Wilshere’s side will aim to build on their recent 2-1 home win against Plymouth.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6 - BetMGM

READING VS BRADFORD

Reading are just one place outside the play-off places, so they’ll look to gain crucial points in their aims for promotion. The Royals are unbeaten in their last four, gaining eight points from their last four. Bradford are currently fourth with 58 points. The Bantams have kept 12 clean sheets this season, which is the highest in the league.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 77/100 - High Bet

ROTHERHAM VS PLYMOUTH

Rotherham are second from the bottom, five points from safety. The Millers have lost their last four league outings, conceding seven goals. Plymouth have moved up to 11th with three wins from their last three; Tom Cleverley’s side has scored 14 goals in their last five.

Betting Tip: Plymouth Win – 13/12 - 247 Bet

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STEVENAGE VS STOCKPORT

Stevenage have dropped to eighth due to inconsistency. However, they’ve looked better in recent outings with two wins from their last three. Stockport are sitting inside the play-offs, the Hatters will aim to bounce back from a disappointing 3-0 away loss against Burton.

Betting Tip: Draw – 21/10 - BetMGM

WIGAN VS HUDDERSFIELD

Wigan are just inside the relegation zone; they’ve secured just three points from their last five. Striker Joe Taylor has been in great form recently, scoring three goals in his last two. Huddersfield are just inside the play-off places; the Terriers haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last six.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 113/100 - High Bet

WYCOMBE VS BURTON

Wycombe secured a play-off place last season, and they’re just two points outside the play-offs this season. The Chairboyshave secured eight points from their last five. Burton have moved up to 17th recently, they were excellent last time out, securing a 3-0 home win against promotion contenders Stockport.

Betting Tip: Burton Win – 7/2 - 247 Bet